Anishinaabeg Today - White Earth Nation
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Anishinaabeg Today - White Earth Nation
Anishinaabeg Today A Monthly Chronicle of the White Earth Nation Vol. 20 No. 2 White Earth, Minn. Odapinaan Giwiidookage Onijinaan is now accepting clients at their residential facility White Earth Odapinaan The Giwiidookage Onijinaan (Acceptance of Our Helping Hands) program began accepting clients Jan. 26 at their residential facility located at 23800 State Highway 200, east of Mahnomen. The building formally housed Women’s Wellbriety, which moved to Oshki Manidoo in Bemidji a few years back. The facility can house up to eight men who are in need of an inpatient substance abuse program that is culturally specific. Phase one of this program will address the adult men population. The White Earth Health Division has seen a rise in services for adult individuals for both medically monitored care and adult men residential treatment services. “This service is needed for our people of White Earth Nation as we are meeting our clients were they are at in their treatment,” said Angie Bellanger, Odapinaan Giwiidookage Onijinaanbegan manger. “We have found that the environment has not changed when we send out people off to treatment so why not keep them at home and provide the treatment at home and also [email protected] Wednesday, February 4, 2015 SSC Freezin’ For A Reason 5K Run/Walk See Open Page 12 The Shooting Star Freezin’ For A Reason 5K Run/Walk was held Saturday, Jan. 31 near the Sky Walk next to the Event Center. Left: Glen Sommer of Waubun finished the 5K in 20:34, followed by Marissa Carlson of Fosston at 21:47. The proceeds from the event will be donated to the Helping Hands Food Shelf in Mahnomen. Photo by Gary W. Padrta ECRWSS Postal Customer PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID Detroit Lakes MN Permit NO 14 Angie Bellanger, Odapinaan Giwiidookage Onijinaan manager, gives a tour of the building during an open house Jan. 22. All runners and walkers received a goody bag with a fleece headband that kept them warm during the event. Photos by Indosa Montoya George Auginaush: White Earth mourns loss of a respected Elder White Earth Elder George Auginaush, age 83, of Rice Lake, passed away Jan. 7 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. Know by many as “Porgie,” he was a quiet man that spoke loudly through his actions. “George Auginaush will be fondly remembered as a respected Elder, an Eagle Staff Carrier for the White Earth Veterans Association, and a fluent Ojibwe language speaker,” said White Earth Chairwoman Erma J. Vizenor. George was raised in Rice Lake and attended Flandreau Indian School in Flandreau, S.D. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and then came back home, where he logged, served as District I Representative, and worked for the Tribal Council for the last 35 years. “Porgie’s official title was Transportation Aide, however he was much more than that,” said Carol Fabre, who recently retired as the White Earth ENP manager. “He was a faithful ‘watch man,’ ensuring that the Rice Lake Community Center was kept in order. He also monitored the youth who used the center for activities. He was an Elder; however he faithfully delivered meals to many of the homebound and always had a joke or smile for them. He will be missed by many including the ENP staff,” she said. George was very active in the White Earth Veterans Association, White Earth Council of Elders, Wisdom Steps, and served more than 25 years on the Circle of Life Academy School Board. For a complete obituary turn to Page 15. George “Porgie” Auginaush received this watch for 35 years of service with White Earth in early 2014. Anishinaabeg Today 2 Anishinaabeg Today The Anishinaabeg Today (AT) is the offical publication of the White Earth Nation and is published once a month. Editorials and articles appearing in the AT are the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or attitude of the AT staff or the White Earth Reservation Tribal Council. The AT reserves the right to reject any advertising or materials submitted for publication. The submission of articles, and photos is encouraged, however, they are subject to editing for grammar, length, and malicious/libelous content. The Editor makes the sole decision of what is published in the AT and will not assume any responsibility for unsolicited material nor will the AT guarantee publication upon submission. Deadlines are strictly enforced! Deadline dates are printed on Page 2 in each issue. The AT is distributed at no charge to all postal patrons living on White Earth Reservation, and by mail to White Earth Nation members (who request the newspaper - one per household) living within the United States. The cost of a newspaper subscription is $12 per year for non-members (including descendants) living off the reservation. The AT can be read online for no cost at www.whiteearth.com. For more information call 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903, email: [email protected], fax: 218-9833641, or write to: Anishinaabeg Today White Earth Public Relations PO Box 418 White Earth, MN 56591 Member of the v Native American Journalist Association v Minnesota Newspaper Association Tribal Council Erma J. Vizenor Chairwoman Tara Mason Secretary-Treasurer Wednesday, February 4, 2015 News From Chairwoman Erma J. Vizenor Last week I worked at the 2015 Minnesota State Legislature on funds and land for White Earth: 1. Governor Mark Dayton designated $1.4 million in his budget to annually pay for administrative costs associated with the implementation of Human/Health services that have been transferred from Becker, Mahnomen, and Clearwater counties to the White Earth Nation. As of September 2014, approximately 10,000 individuals (recipients of Health Care, MFIP, SNAP, and Child Care) have been transferred. So far White Earth has hired 16 financial workers in this initiative. The goal of the transfer is to provide members of the White Earth tribe and their families with access to culturally appropriate services. As a result, members of White Earth Nation have improved access to eligibility determinations for health care programs, economic support programs including Child Care Assistance and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps), and multiple other programs previously administered by the counties. In 2011 I was successful in getting the law changed at the Legislature to the create authority for White Earth to assume responsibilities for provides human and health services to our tribal members and their families. Mahnomen County strongly resisted the transfer, nevertheless, I persisted and prevailed with the transfer. Minnesota Department of Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson and Governor Dayton have been very supportive. In fact, Governor Dayton said to me, “I admire how hard you work for your people” as I spend a lot of time working for funds, services, law changes, policy, education, Indian Child Welfare, public safety, and economic development that benefit White Earth. 2. Additional funds for foster care, mental health services, and education to tribes are included in the Governor’s budget. I will work hard for these funds at the State Legislature. 3. White Earth is included in a Bill at the State Legislature for $2.1 million to purchase 1,900 acres of land in the northeastern section of the White Earth Reservation. The funds are available through the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Fund for the purposes of restoration, protection, and enhancement of wetlands, prairies, forests and habitat for fish, game, and wildlife. The 1,900 acres are located in LaPrairie Township, Clearwater County, along the Wild Rice River and Watershed and near Rice Lake. My priority is the protection of our wild rice in this area. Unfortunately, Rep. Steve Green, Mahnomen, spoke against White Earth at the hearing last week. I worked a full day at the Legislature to gain support from other Representatives and Senators to secure the $2.1 million. White Earth has been approved for the $2.1 million by the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, which was created by the State Legislature. Gratefully, I received word that Governor Dayton will veto the entire Bill if White Earth is not included. The Bill includes funds for many other land projects requested by counties and cities. White Earth Nation & Mahnomen DWI Court The White Earth Nation and Mahnomen County DWI Court are accepting referrals. If you are an adult, currently being charged with a felony DWI within the boundaries of the White Earth Nation, enrolled or non-enrolled, and meet other qualifying criteria, you may be eligible. Please call the White Earth Nation and Mahnomen County DWI Court Coordinator for more information at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5773. Jon Weaver sings at annual Martin Luther King event in Fargo Steven “Punky” Clark District I Representative Kathy Goodwin District II Representative Kenneth “Gus” Bevins District III Representative Editor Gary W. Padrta Future Issues * Deadline Issue Date March 25 April 1 Feb. 25 April 29 May 27 March 4 May 6 June 3 * Deadline and Issue dates subject to change Photo by Carrie Snyder / The Forum The Native American Buffalo River Drum and Singers opened the 15th annual Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. event with the Native American Honor Song Jan. 19 at the Fargo Theater in downtown Fargo. From left are Jon Weaver (White Earth), Terry Goodsky (Bois Forte) Tim Cottonwood (Standing Rock), Emery St. John (Standing Rock), Mike Gabbard (Delaware Oklahoma), Leo Martinez (Sac and Fox Oklahoma), and Erik Gooding. WE Food Distribution 3 Aabitoose, Namebini-giizis (Suckerfish Moon) 4, 2015 Customers won’t find any ‘whine’ with their cheese By Gloria Goodwin White Earth Food Distribution Manager Where do you find the best tasting cheese in the northwestern region of Minnesota? To find out just stop in at the White Earth Food Distribution center at the Ranch located 13 miles east of Mahnomen. Oh well, we’re not all about the cheese. In the early ‘80s White Earth and Leech Lake were two of the first reservations to operate Food Distribution Programs on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). Currently, there are approximately 276 tribes receiving benefits in 115 distribution sites throughout the country. Monthly participation is at 89,332 individuals. At White Earth Food Distribution, a team of eight staff serve an average of 1,000 participants per month providing certification and nutrition education, stocking warehouse, distributing foods and making home delivery services. FDPIR is administered and funded at the Federal level by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), an agency of the US Department of Agriculture. White Earth matches 25 percent of the operating budget. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) teams up with tribes to provide quality, nutritious products and nutrition assistance to those who face food insecurity through FDPIR. USDA foods are 100 percent American grown. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2014, $104 million was appropriated for FDPIR - approximately $40.2 million for administrative costs and $63.8 million for food purchases. During 2014, an additional $15.5 million was reprogrammed to address participation increases and corresponding inventory levels. In addition to foods purchased with funds appropriated specifically for FDPIR, foods purchased under agricultural support programs may be used to support the program. USDA purchases and ships foods from underground caves, 100’ below the surface of Kansas City MO at SubTropolis, the world’s largest underground business complex. It was a great opportunity to visit these large underground caves years ago. Foods are ordered from a web based ordering system a week before delivery. About 72,000 pounds of food is shipped to our warehouse twice a month. A three month inventory level is maintained in the warehouse, approximately 216,000 pounds of food. The Department of Defense (DOD) contracts with local produce vendors. About 1,100-1,400 pounds of fresh produce is ordered and shipped weekly, depending on what’s in season. FDPIR provides eligible individuals with an opportunity to choose monthly from a wide variety of healthy foods. Participants can choose from fresh produce instead of canned fruits and vegetables. Improvements have been made to the nutritional value of foods by reducing sugar, salt and fat in further processed products. Canned fruits are now packed in extra light sucrose syrup or slightly sweetened fruit juice; and all apple sauce is unsweetened. Sodium is reduced in all canned beans and vegetables. Also offered is a number of whole grains and low fat meat and lean poultry products. In fact, research has shown that the foods offered in FDPIR make for a far healthier diet than what the average American consumes. According to the healthy eating index, FDPIR is rated at 85 percent of USDA’s dietary guidelines. Income guidelines are revised annually to reflect the cost of living changes. FDPIR is an alternative to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), aka food stamps. Households may not participate in FDPIR and SNAP in the same month. Food choices offered in FDPIR are regularly reviewed to ensure that its nutrient profile is consistent with the latest version of the Dietary Guidelines and reflects participants’ food preference. There are now more than 90 foods to choose from. Commercial labeling, fresh produce and frozen meat items are a nice addition to the food package. White Earth Food Distribution orders, stores and distributes foods, determines applicant eligibility and provides nutrition education to participants. Home delivery services are available for shut-ins that are elderly and handicapped with documented need. Nutrition education is also a key component of our efforts. Resources are readily available to educate participants and school children on the benefits of foods offered in our program, and how these foods can contribute to a healthful diet. Food demonstrations, health screenings and fitness support services are provided by SNAP, County Extension and White Earth Health Services. Through collaborative efforts, we strive to improve the health of all those in need of our services. 1222 1st Street ~ Waubun, Minn. 218-473-2700 Serving Breakfast 6:30 to 11 a.m. v Monday - Friday Specialty Omelets: H Wild Rice H Cheeseburger H Pizza All omelets are your Choice of 3 eggs, 2 eggs, or 1 egg Teleconference Bingo! Monday and Friday Night - 6 p.m. WAMO Meat Raffle v Fridays at 5:30 p.m. Open Monday - Saturday: 6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. p.m To expedite the certification process and receive same day food services, income and deductions of all household members must be verified. Applicants will need proof of residency, tribal ID, income and deductions. Deductions have been expanded to include childcare expenses, child support to non-household members, medical for elderly and handicap and shelter and utility. Tribal ID’s are required for at least one household member residing off the White Earth Reservation boundary service area. Indian and non-Indian households living within the reservation boundaries are encouraged to apply. Household resource limits have been eliminated which includes money in any banking or financial institution. The rulemaking amended FDPIR regulations to promote conformity with SNAP effective September 2013. Tribal members receiving per capita payments less frequently then monthly (e.g., quarterly, semiannually or annually) are excluded from consideration as income. Service area includes the White Earth Reservation boundary area and the encompassing 14 counties: Becker, Mahnomen, Clearwater, Beltrami, Clay, Hubbard, Norman, Ottertail, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, Wadena and Wilkin. Dedicated staff are available to assist with the application process, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Distribution is Monday-Thursday. We encourage you to call 218-935-2233 and we can assist you by phone. You can access application and food list at www.whiteearth.com, listed under Human Service programs. And last but not least, the 16th annual cook off event will be held May 15. Contestants are judged on their favorite dishes for taste and creativity and awarded incentive prizes. Always a great time. In Need of Septic Pumping? If you need your septic system pumped call the White Earth Public Works Department at 218-983-3202. Enrolled elder - $50, Enrolled member - $75, Non-enrollee - $110 (Must live on White Earth Reservation) Anishinaabeg Today 4 White Earth tribal offices closed for holiday White Earth RTC offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16 for Presidents Day and will reopen Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 8 a.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2015 Early registration is now open for 12th Annual Indigenous Farming Conference By Zachary Paige White Earth Land Recovery Project The Great Lakes Indigenous Farming Conference returns to our local area for its 12th year. We’re excited to announce this year’s theme: “Ganawenjigedidaa Gi gete-Miijiminaanig” (Let’s Protect Our Old Time Foods). The conference, hosted by the White Earth Land Recovery Project, will take place March 5-8 at Maplelag Resort in rural Callaway, Minn. Conference participants may attend sessions organized into three different tracks: • Growing Gardens and Medicines: practical gardening techniques and hands-on workshops • Community Resilience: highlights from community garden/farm projects in our region • Protecting Old Time Foods: decolonizing food systems and the impacts of transgenic foods and pesticides on our bodies and environment Join us and learn about a wide array of topics such as: making elderberry cough syrup, deep winter greenhouse construction, plant breeding, building root cellars, pesticide drift, tribal food policy, Native agricultural techniques, and much more! More than 25 Native herbalists, gardeners, horticulturists, community leaders, professors, students, and farmers from all four directions will share their knowledge with us. Come learn how Native people are restoring traditional foods, implementing sustainable practices, and collaborating with neighboring Native nations. Here are a few selected workshops for this year’s conference: Making Elderberry Cough Syrup Linda Black Elk (Catawba Nation) is an ethnobotanist, restoration ecologist, and instructor at Sitting Bull College in Fort Yates, N.D. Her research focuses on the role of traditional plants in the lives and worldviews of Indigenous peoples. She will be teaching two workshops on how elderberries can be used for immunity support, as well as how to benefit from weeds in our gardens. The Decolonizing Diet Project Martin Reinhardt will be speaking about a research program that he led entitled The Decolonizing Diet Project (DDP). Twenty-five voluntary research subjects committed to eating Indigenous foods from the Great Lakes Region as 25-100 percent of their daily diet for one year. They also committed to keeping an online daily journal of their eating habits and physical activities. Very few studies have ever been conducted on this subject matter, and studies that examine the physical, cultural, and legal/political dimensions are practically non-existent. Protecting Our Corn from Transgenic Corn Pollen Frank Kutka, Ph.D. plant breeder, has been working to prevent genetically modified corn from cross-pollinating with Native and organic corn varieties. He has worked with Native corn varieties for many years. He will be presenting on his new breed of corn called “Organic Ready,” which prevents transgenic pollen from contaminating the gene pool. Pesticide Issues in the White Earth Community Toxic Taters, a coalition from the potato growing region in Central and North Central Minnesota, will present on the problem of pesticide drift, the health risks associated with carcinogenic fungicides, and what you can do about it! Don’t forget to bring along your seeds and your stories for our bartering and seed swapping sessions. The conference will also feature several Native vendors. For registration, Maplelag Resort lodging information, and general conference information, please visit our website: www.welrp.org. You may also get in touch with us at [email protected] or calling 218-375-2600. Miigwech. White Earth program offers Zumba with a twist By Cyndy Rastedt White Earth Home Health - Public Services Fergus Falls 218-736-5673 *Licensed in Minnesota and White Earth Tribal Courts What is Zumba? According to Healthy Lifestyle Fitness, Zumba is a fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Zumba routines incorporate interval training - alternating fast and slow rhythm and resistance training. White Earth Nation Home Health-Public Health Services offers Zumba with a twist! Carolyn Osenga, Certified Zumba instructor, collides Zumba with water aerobics called Aqua Zumba! Classes are every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at the Mahnomen swimming pool and lasts a little over 30 minutes. If you still desire more water time you can enjoy the pool or hot tub after the classes. For beginners who feel they might not be in shape enough to keep up, classes are provided in a style which you Aqua Zumba at your own pace and fitness level. “I love to teach this class” said Osenga, and it is evident by her teaching style and her contagious smile. Still not sure if you want to join a class? Aqua Zumba is a great calorie burner! Aqua Zumba is offered every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at the Mahnomen swimming pool. 5 Aabitoose, Namebini-giizis (Suckerfish Moon) 4, 2015 Strategic Plan gaining momentum Members from communities throughout the reservation began gathering to share a meal and hold discussions in January as part of the initial phase of White Earth Nation’s 10year strategic plan. Led by Dr. John Gonzalez (White Earth), the community meetings are an open forum designed to elicit feedback and create a vision with community needs and services at the forefront. Discussion topics Dr. John Gonzalez have ranged from education and employment opportunities, to combatting the ongoing drug problem plaguing our communities. Feedback to this point has been overwhelmingly positive, and attendance continues to rise with each and every meeting. In recommendation from Dr. Gonzalez, the Tribal Council has been asked to maintain a handsoff approach with the goal of creating an honest and unencumbered flow of information from community members. The conversations and responses will be provided to them by Dr. Gonzalez in an unfiltered form so they can hear every idea brought up at each meeting in full. This is your time to take ownership in the future of our People. Come share your ideas and help generate a vision for a proud White Earth Nation. Upcoming community meeting times and dates for the final round of discussion are: Iron Range Forum - Feb. 7, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Greenway Township Hall – Marble, Minn.) White Earth Forum - Feb 22, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Pine Point Forum - Feb 22, 3 - 5 p.m. Waubun Forum - March 1, 10 a.m. - noon Callaway Forum - March 1, 2 - 4 p.m. Mahnomen Forum - March 7, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Elbow Lake Forum - March 7, 3 - 5 p.m. Naytahwaush Forum - March 8, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Rice Lake Forum - March 8, 3 - 5 p.m. Bemidji/Cass Lake - March 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. To find specific meeting locations for your community, go to whiteearth.com or facebook. com/WhiteEarthNation. The Community Outreach team is seeking local caterers for the above mentioned meetings. If you, or someone you know, are interested please contact Tom Bement at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5918. Home Loan and Home Repair Funding may be available thorough USDA Rural Development USDA Rural Development offers home loans to low and very-low income individuals and families living in rural Minnesota. Applicants must be unable to qualify for traditional financing and meet USDA income and credit requirements. Homes must be modest in size and design and be located in a rural community of 20,000 people or fewer that is not urban in nature. No down payment or mortgage insurance is required. Rural Development also offers home repair loans for very-low income homeowners. Loans up to $20,000 are available at an interest rate of one percent and repayable over 20 years. Grants up to $7,500 may be available to homeowners over the age of 62 and must be used to remove health or safety hazards. For more information, contact the Detroit Lakes Rural Development office at 218-847-9392 Ext. 4. You can also visit www.rurdev.usda.gov/mn. WE Nation chosen to lead Federal project that will address drug use on tribal lands The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse (IASA), the Department of Justice’s Office of Tribal Justice, the FBI, and the Office of National Drug Control Policy are working together to better leverage Federal resources in Indian Country to address drug use and its consequences on tribal lands. The project - as conceived - is broken into five broad phases: 1. A Community Readiness Assesment performed by IASA’s training and technical assistance providers, which identifies the needs and resources of the community. 2. The development and execution of a Tribal Action Plan to address alcohol and substance abuse, which reflects the needs of the community identified during the assessment phase and may include law enforcement, education, justice systems, employment, and other networks. 3. The identification and commitment of Federal, state, local, and tribal resources to imple- ment the Tribal Action Plan (TAP). 4. The implementation of the TAP, with assistance from Federal Partners. 5. Measurement of the project’s success. This pilot project will assist the White Earth Nation to address drug use and its consequences on tribal lands. ATTENTION White Earth Members! You MUST update your address with White Earth Enrollments even if you updated your address with White Earth Licensing (IDs), White Earth Election Board, or the Anishinaabeg Today! Call White Earth Enrollments at 218-983-4643. Rez Briefs RTC offices closed for holiday White Earth RTC offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16 for Presidents Day and will reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 8 a.m. Ogema VFW Pancake & Sausage Breakfast The Ogema VFW Post 9880 and Auxiliary is sponsoring a Pancake & Sausage Breakfast on March 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ogema Community Center. Menu includes buttermilk pancakes, sausage, hash browns, scrambled eggs, orange juice and coffee. Adults - $6, ages 6-12 - $4, ages 5 and under - free. Thank you for supporting the Ogema VFW! Ogema Fire Department Eelpout Fest The Ogema Fire Department’s 9th Annual Eelpout Fest will be held Feb. 7-8 at Cedar Crest Resort on White Earth Lake. The Fest begins Saturday at noon and ends Sunday at noon. Tickets are $10 (donation) and are available at M&W, M&W Foods, or contact a member of the Ogema Fire Department. Call Junior at 218-8491941 for more information. Proceeds help purchase much needed fire equipment. Pine Point Bingo 12th Anniversary The Pine Point Community Council 12th Anniversary Bingo will be held Feb. 11 at the old Pine Point School. The evening will start with $50 warm up games at 6:30 p.m. Staring at 7 p.m., regular games will be $100 payout, with 70 percent payback on specials. Cost is $20 for a regular packet. Register for a special drawing by purchasing a bingo packet every Wednesday though Feb. 11. White Earth Prevention Family Beading Night The White Earth Prevention Program would like to invite families to come and enjoy a night out of the house to come together to bead on Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 5-7 p.m. at White Earth Substance Abuse. We will be making earrings and a light meal will be provided. We will start the night with quick prevention education on prescription drugs. Looking for a job? The White Earth Human Resources Department has a Job Hotline. Call 218-983-3285 and ask for Ext. 1000. Diabetes Bingo dates Diabetes Bingo will be held Feb. 9 at Mahnomen, Feb. 13 at Rice Lake, Feb. 17 at Elbow Lake, March 3 at Naytahwaush, March 6 at White Earth, and March 12 at Pine Point. Bingo will begin after the 11:30 a.m. elder nutrition meal. Bingo at Mahnomen will begin at 1 p.m. at Valley View Apartments. All are welcome. Dates are subject to change. Valentine’s Supper for your sweetheart The Most Holy Redeemer Church and St. Benedict Church are hosting a Valentine’s Supper Feb. 14 from 5-7 p.m. at the Ogema Community Center. Prime rib - $20, cornish game hen - $15. Please RSVP your choice of meal to: Jamie Weigel - 983-3418 or Laverne Hoban - 983-2161 (parish office). Everyone is welcome. WE Public Works offers septic pumping If you need your septic system pumped call White Earth Public Works at 218-983-3202. Enrolled elder - $50, enrolled tribal member - $75, non-enrollee - $110. Must live on WE Reservation. Northwest Indian OIC provides free tax preparations The Northwest Indian OIC provides free tax preparations on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (through April 3) in Redby through the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA). Call 218759-2022 to make an appointment or drop in. White Earth Urban Office The Urban Office is located at 1308 East Franklin Avenue, Suite 210 in Minneapolis. The phone number is 612-872-8388 and the office hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 6 Anishinaabeg Today White Earth DOVE February is Tween/Teen Dating Awareness Month By Jessie Kier, Sexual Assault Advocate White Earth DOVE Program Dating relationships start younger then realized, nearly half of 11-14 year olds have been in a dating relationship. Sex is considered a part of tween dating relationships by a surprising number of tweensalthough parents believe it is not “their” tween engaging, parents are aware. Significant levels of abusive behavior are reported in tween dating relationships, and teens (15-18) report that abusive behavior increases dramatically in the teen years. Alarmingly, National data reveals that the correlations between earlier sexual behavior and higher levels of abuse fuel dating violence in the forms of verbal and sexual abuse amongst teenagers. Controlling issues become more serious as teens get older; older than younger teens fall into situations where their own beliefs are compromised. Of teens that have been in a relationship, a strong majority (61 percent) reported that a partner has made them feel bad or embarrassed about themselves. Almost 2/3rd of teens stated that they’ve had a boyfriend or girlfriend act really jealous, and have asked where they were all of the time, including who they can/cannot be friends with. Over 3/4ths of dating teens reported that they’ve felt nervous about something that their boyfriend /girlfriend might not like. Although most parents discuss relationships with their tweens/teens they really seem to be in the dark about what actually goes on in the dynamics of their children’s dating relationships. Today’s tween relationship behavior may foreshadow a new wave of disturbing abuse among teens leading to adults in the near future, unless, we work together to prevent it, by talking and teaching our children that healthy relationships are important. Talk with your tween/teen about healthy relationships You can help your child build, strong, respectful relationships. Unfortunately, many teens have relationships that are unhealthy. More than 1 in 10 teens that have been on a date have also been: Physically abused (hit, pushed, or slapped) by someone they’ve gone out with. Sexually abused (kissed, touched, or forced to have sex without wanting to) by someone they’ve dated You can help your children: • Develop skills for healthy and safe relationships • Set expectations for how they want to be treated • Recognize when a relationship doesn’t feel good Talking about healthy relationships is a great way to show you are available to listen and answer questions – so make sure to check in often with your teen. Together, you can agree on clear rules about dating to help keep your teen safe. When should I start talking with my child about relationships? It’s never too early to teach your child about healthy relationships. You’ve probably been doing it all along. When you taught your child to say “please” and “thank you” as a toddler, you were teaching respect and kindness. Your own relationships also teach your kids how to treat others. When you treat your kids, partner, and friends in healthy, supportive ways, your kids learn from your choices. Kids learn from unhealthy experiences, too. When kids experience violence at home or in the community, they are more likely to be in unhealthy relationships later on. When should I start talking about dating? The best time to start talking about healthy dating relationships is before your child starts dating. Start conversations about what to look for in a romantic partner. For example, you could ask your child: • How do you want to be treated? • How do you want to feel about yourself when you are with that person? What makes a relationship healthy? In a healthy relationship: • Both people feel respected, supported, and valued • Decisions are made together • Both people have friends and interests outside of the relationship • Disagreements are settled with open and honest communication • There are more good times than bad What makes a relationship unhealthy? In an unhealthy relationship: • One person tries to change the other • One person makes most or all of the decisions • One or both people drop friends and interests outside of the relationship • One or both people yell, threaten, hit, or throw things during arguments • One person makes fun of the other’s opinions or interests • One person keeps track of the other all the time by calling, texting, or checking in with friends • There are more bad times than good People in unhealthy relationships may make many excuses to try to explain away the hurtful parts of the relationship. If you see any of these signs, talk to your teen. What is dating violence? Dating violence is when one person in a romantic relationship is abusive to the other person. This includes: See Awareness Page 20 Wednesday, February 4, 2015 Attention New Homeowners (House/Trailer Home) v Must apply this month (February) if you need a well & sewer system for your new home v Must reside on the reservation v Must be an enrolled tribal member Contact the White Earth Water & Sewer Department for an application @ 218-983-3202. Aabitoose, Namebini-giizis (Suckerfish Moon) 4, 2015 COLA implements Check & Connect program Photo by Julie Smith The Circle of Life Academy is in the beginning stages of implementing a Check & Connect mentioning program at their school. The University of Minnesota trained 13 mentors Jan. 15-16 at the Shooting Star Casino Event Center. Check & Connect is a comprehensive intervention designed to enhance student engagement at school and with learning for marginalized, disengaged students in grades K-12, through relationship building, problem solving and capacity building, and persistence. A goal of Check & Connect is to foster school completion with academic and social competence. The mentors at this point include: Aimee Smith, James Mulcahy, Mary Otto, Michael Neusser, Julie Smith, Daniel York, Carlene Hisgun, Jesse Fain, Carol Zortman, Debrah Thornton, Teresa Rojas, Brad Olson, and Kris Manning. Training for more mentors will be offered this summer. Anyone interested can connect with Julie Smith or Teresa Rojas at the Circle of Life Academy. 7 8 Anishinaabeg Today Don’t let ‘little critters’ bug you at home By Cyndy Rastedt White Earth Home Health - Public Services Bed bugs are little insects which can sometimes be mistaken for a small tick. They can be brown to reddish brown. Bed bugs are oval in shape with no wings so they don’t fly and their legs are short so they don’t work for jumping, but they can run real fast. Bed bugs are like a mosquito when they bite, and can leave little red itchy spots that make you scratch. Bed bugs usually bite at night and can be found in mattresses, furniture, buses, clothes, carpet, or anywhere warm. They can walk 100 feet any night and can go without food for 12 to 15 months. The one positive benefit from a bed bug is they do not carry diseases that can be passed on to people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Bed bugs now infest numerous public places where they can crawl onto clothing and hitchhike to your home. Hotels are a common area due to the large amount of people using the facility, but they may also be found in theaters, airplanes, subways, trains, buses, and dormitories. Your best guard against bed bugs is prevention. The best offense against bed bug infestation in your home is a good defense. A few simple precautions from the Environmental Protection Agency will help prevent an infestation. Check secondhand furniture, beds, and couches for any signs of bed bug infestation before bringing them home. Use a protective plastic cover that encases mattresses and box springs, which eliminates many hiding spots. Cockroaches, unlike the bed bugs, are much larger and can grow as large as a man’s thumbnail. When they are immature Cockroaches are wingless and unable to fly. As adults, they can fly for short distances. Usually if they are in a tree they can glide down - they are not regular fliers. Cockroaches can run very fast and fit into small nooks and cracks. Cockroaches can have an offensive odor, carry numerous bacteria, and can trigger allergic reactions or asthma attacks. Again, the best offense against cockroaches in your home is a good defense. Keep a clean kitchen. All food should be sealed, dishes kept clean, the floor swept and the trash should be emptied frequently. However, the presence of roaches does not mean the home is “dirty.” If a Cockroach is hunting for a new home anyone is a target and they can crawl through tiny gaps around doors, or pipes. One could have borrowed into a paper grocery bag or an egg could be on your pants from sitting somewhere and be born in your home. White Earth Nation Home Health-Public Health Services will be running a series of articles featuring the “Little Critters.” If you have any questions or concerns you would like us to address, please call the Home Health office at 218-83-3286. Did you know you can read the AT online! AND you can read past issues dating back to 2005! 1. Go to www.whiteearth.com 2. Point to Community 3. Click on Anishinaabeg Today Fish house removal deadline on Rez draws near White Earth Conservation officers would like to remind all fishermen that unoccupied dark houses, fish houses, portable shelters, or portions thereof, shall not be on any body of water between March 15, and ice breakup of each year. This year, due to the State regulations extending past the 15th the cutoff date will be midnight of the 17th. With the unseasonably warmer weather conditions, the date may or may not be sooner than that. It will be the owner's responsibility to check weather conditions to ensure prompt removal of their gear on or before the cutoff date. Fish houses and shelters may still be used during these times as long as they are attended and occupied. Failure to comply with this regulation is a violation of the White Earth Conservation Code and may result in the fish house/shelter being confiscated or destroyed and the owner being cited into White Earth Tribal Court. Remember the importance of ice safety and be careful when on the ice. Wednesday, February 4, 2015 White Earth Council of Elders By Lucille Silk White Earth Council of Elders, and White Earth Wisdom Steps Advisory Board Congratulations to all members of the Wisdom Steps Program for completing your annual Health and Walk Card information that qualifies you for the annual conference in June. We held two Christmas parties to confirm the eligible members. To those of you that have not completed the requirements, you can start off the new year by visiting your doctor and beginning a walk regimen for next year’s conference. If you have questions about how to get started, please contact either Bev Karsten, or Sandra Revier at 218-983-3286, or Lucille Silk at 218-983-3768. The annual Elder Christmas Dinner was held Dec. 11 at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen and it was well attended. During the months of January, February, and March, the Elders do not have their monthly meetings as a safety precaution. With ice, snow, and bitter cold weather, we do not want to ask Elders to travel between communities, as they can be risky. To all our communities that have lost loved ones this past year, we share your grief. There does not seem to be an end to the struggles of our people. The second week of January, the Rice Lake community had three funerals, one after the other. For the families that are mourning, we offer our condolences. This has to be devastating and a person wonders how a community can survive. Many of us attended the funeral of George “Porgie” Auginaush, as he was honored both as a military man and his contributions to our reservation. George was a member both of the White Earth Council of Elders (WECOE) and Wisdom Steps. WECOE has a special request to all military men and women! More young veterans and family members need to become involved with our VFW’s, Auxillary’s, American Legions, etc. Many VFW’s and American Legion facilities are struggling to keep their doors open, so we need to support them. The American Legion in Mahnomen has supported our Wisdom Steps and WECOE programs for many years and we do not want to lose that relationship by community non-support. By attending their functions, such as bingo’s or other fundraisers, they generously give back to us all. Please attend those many activities that the veterans do for us, such as funerals, dedications, etc. as the veterans give of their time and expense. We want to applaud all the veterans of our reservation for their committents. Our Native veterans never hesitated when asked to enter and serve their country. To all the veterans that have gone on to their final journey and to those that are still with us, we honor each of you. Elders are often asked to complete surveys or give advice for past and future endeavors, but are not given any feedback and consideration for further discussions. The future of our people and reservation is always on our agendas. Thank you to the White Earth Community College Extension programs for presenting events like wild rice bread making, canning of deer meat, and the food markets. We have enjoyed these social activities and learning times together. Elders are always willing to share ideas and wisdom. As always, we extend our best wishes and prayers to all who are ill, disabled, or in nursing homes. We cannot forget these loved ones, so make it a resolution to pray, visit, or simply telephone a shut-in. Thank you to all programs that take care of the Elders. A special thank you to all the cooks and helpers in the nutrition sites throughout the reservation. The meals are very much appreciated for all the care and love devoted to both on site and home bound meals. Keep well, be safe, and respect each other. Lucille 9 Aabitoose, Namebini-giizis (Suckerfish Moon) 4, 2015 American Indian enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe are Affordable Care Act exempt American Indians who are enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe are exempt from the Affordable Care Act (aka Obama Care) requirement to have health insurance. However, if you do not have health insurance (IHS is not health insurance) you will need to file an exemption when filing your federal income tax return to avoid a penalty. Exemption applications are available online at the Indian Health Service (IHS) website or in hard copy at the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe’s (MCT) MNsure offices one mile south of Cass Lake, Minn. To learn more about MNsure (Minnesota’s ver- sion of the Affordable Care Act) and benefits to American Indians, you may call MNsure Navigators employed with the MCT. Priscilla Fairbanks serves the MCT reservations of Leech Lake, Fond du Lac, Bois Forte, and Grand Portage. Joni Hilliard serves the MCT reservations of Mille Lacs and White Earth, as well as, tribal members in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Call today to see if you qualify for free or lowcost health insurance. To complete an online MNsure application call to make an appointment: Priscilla or Joni at 218335-8586 Ext. 128 and 129 respectively. White Earth Substance Abuse provides Rez with Native specific treatment programs The White Earth Substance Abuse program provides the White Earth Reservation with a nonresidential Native American specific substances abuse treatment program such as: White Bison 12 step, Medicine Wheel, Red Road, and Minnesota Model. Treatment consists of group therapy and one-onone counseling. The White Earth Substance Abuse Program provides work materials based on 12 step-programming concepts along with personalizing clients’ treatment by using assessment as a tool to developing a treatment plan. White Earth Substance Abuse Program also reserves the right to change clients’ treatment plan to fit their needs as they progress towards sobriety. For the sole purpose of helping clients reach their goals of obtaining sobriety, White Earth Substance Abuse Program also provides clients with anger management counseling to assist with making sound judgments instead of acting on impulse and thinking about the consequences before they act. White Earth Substance Program relies on community-based resources by utilizing traditional healers, spiritual leaders, and storytellers to provide clients with culturally appropriate and relevant therapeutic components. Furthermore, the White Earth Substance Abuse Program goal is to help clients self-actualize and acknowledge that they have a substance abuse problem as well as provide clients with the tools they need to cope with that realization. White Earth Substance Program encourages clients to participate in culturally appropriate therapeutic approaches such as talking circles along with self-help groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous to aid in their recovery. White Earth Substance Abuse Program aims to target client recovery by ensuring that community-based programming is promoted and creates opportunities for them to take responsibility for the sobriety. Protocols White Earth Substance Abuse Program will provide clients with a Native American cultural specific Rule 25 Substance Abuse assessment which consists of eleven problem areas including: present situations, medical status, employment history/support status, drug and alcohol use, legal status, family history, family/social relationships, psychiatric status, collateral information, and present affiliation with culture and spiritual practices. White Earth Substance Abuse program will also utilize the six dimensions and the severity ratings to aid in determining placement as well as determine the criteria for placement and duration of placement that would best benefit the client. In accordance with Rule 31, White Earth Substance Abuse Program will help the client gain access to services and support systems by coordinating services with different service providers which will aid the client in obtaining a life free of substance abuse. It will be the responsibility of the Client to provide White Earth Substance Abuse Program with income verification in order to provide them with treatment through consolidated treatment funding and Minnesota Health Care Programs in accordance with the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Typically an assessment and placement will be in place within 10 days starting with the day the client completes their assessment. When the assessment is complete and placement is made White Earth Substance Abuse Program will then contact the referents as to their recommendations and placements. Phases and Duration White Earth Substance Abuse Program Out-Patient treatment Program consists of 80+ units followed by Aftercare/Phase IV which is 48 units (1 hour equals 1 Unit). White Earth Substance Abuse Program counselors have the right to extend a clients treatment if the client has failed to follow the rules of the Out-Patient Treatment Program. For example, if the client failed a U.A test or has passed the allotted amount of unexcused absences. It also could be that the client is not completing their step work. In some cases the client may want their treatment extended. It is at the counselors’ discretion as to whether or not to extend a clients treatment or discharge a client for non compliance with program rules and policies, in which the client has agreed to follow. We also have access to other services off the reservation such as Inpatient Treatment, Extended Treatment, and MI treatment Facilities. We utilize the Consolidated Treatment Funding through the Minnesota Department of Human Services and Minnesota Health Care Programs, to aid our clients so they may receive the best possible care we can give them. The Consolidated Treatment Funding and Minnesota Health Care Programs allow us to send our clients to treatment centers all over Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota that accept Consolidated Treatment Funding and Minnesota Health Care Programs. Based on the results of the client’s assessment, White Earth Substance Abuse Program can match client’s needs with the proper treatment program. White Earth Substance Abuse Program will also work with clients to determine the extent of their treatment needs. White Earth Substance Abuse Program provides clients with Native American culturally specific inpatient treatment programs offered both on the reservation and in rural/urban settings. White Earth Substance Abuse Program also reserves the right to place a client in a facility that is better equipped to deal with their See Substance Page 10 THE DOCTOR’S CORNER Osteoporosis By Christina Rostad, MD White Earth Health Center Osteoporosis means “porous bones.” Osteoporosis is an agerelated disorder of the bone that causes the gradual loss of bone density and strength. It happens when you lose too much bone, when your body doesn’t make enough bone, or both. This is called losing bone mass. Over time, this weakens the bones and makes them more likely to break. Once total bone density has reached its maximum, usually in your mid-twenties, all adults start to lose it. However, women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than men. This is due to several factors. Women have less bone mass than men to start with, tend to live longer and take in less calcium. In women, the rate of loss speeds up after menopause, when estrogen levels fall. If men live long enough, they are also at risk of getting osteoporosis. Osteoporosis itself has no symptoms. Its main consequence is the increased risk of bone fracture. Signs include frequent broken bones or fractures, low back pain or a hunched back. You may also get shorter over time because osteoporosis can cause vertebrae (bones in your spine) to collapse. These problems tend to occur after a lot of bone calcium has already been lost. Some uncontrollable risk factors for osteoporosis: genderbeing female; age - the older you get, the risk goes up; race Caucasians and Asians are more at risk; genetics; menopause; and small body frame. Some controllable risk factors: not getting enough calcium and / or vitamin D in your diet, sedentary life style, smoking, alcohol abuse, eating disorders, hormone imbalance, use of certain medications - long-term use of corticosteroids, thyroid medication, stomach acid reducers. Osteoporosis is diagnosed with a common test that measures bone density, the DEXA scan. This test measures density of the bones in your hips, spine and wrist. These are places that are likely to be affected by osteoporosis. Treatment of osteoporosis starts with changes to your diet and lifestyle. You should take more calcium and vitamin D in your diet or through supplements. You should increase your physical activities. Walking, jogging and climbing stairs are examples of weightbearing exercises that are recommended. There are many medications available to treat osteoporosis. If diagnosed with osteoporosis, your medical provider will give you details on the medication options that would work best for you. Osteoporosis prevention includes getting enough calcium and vitamin D, and exercise regularly. Talk to your doctor about the recommended amount of calcium and vitamin D you should be taking through diet and / or supplementation. Charles W. LaDue Attorney at Law (White Earth Enrollee) ● Personal Injury ● Insurance Call Toll Free 1-866-784-6384 Coon Rapids, MN You can reach the Anishinaabeg Today at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 or email [email protected] 10 Anishinaabeg Today Mii-gii-way-win Advisory Board Wednesday, February 4, 2015 approves donations for community and cultural needs The Mii-gii-way-win Advisory Board recently approved $1,3759 in donations for January. The following are a sample of the requests they approved: v $1,000 - 4th Annual Elder Abuse Awareness Conference. v $500 - Ogema Fire Department - 9th Annual Eelpout Fest. v $500 - 26th Annual Woodlands and High Plains PowWow - Concordia College (March 28). v $500 - Detroit Lakes Shriners Club - Distribute free circus tickets to area 5th grade students. v $259 - Circle of Life Academy - Quiz bowl. v $1,000 - SOS Committee - Annual Festival for Fathers and Families (April 4). The Mii-gii-way-win Advisory Board is committed to serving communities, through economic opportunities, that promote the enhancement of the quality life for tribal membership and their families. The board consists of associates from the White Earth Reservation Tribal Council departments and associates from the Shooting Star Casino, Hotel & Event Center. Funding is made possible by the joint effort of the White Earth Reservation Tribal Council and the Shooting Star Casino, Hotel & Event Center. The next White Earth Veteran Association meeting will be Tuesday, April 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Mahnomen Center, 2219 College Road. White Earth Veterans have been receiving the VA Choice Card primarily because they live over 40 miles from a VA Medical Center, such as Fargo, Bemidji or Grand Forks. Because of problems of wait times at some VA Medical Centers the Veterans Choice Act was signed and Veterans who are registered with the VA may use their local clinics for health care. Call 1-866-606-8198 to see if you qualify, they will ask for your zip code, name, preferred non-VA provider. They will check to see if your eligible, check which of your needs are covered by VA, and if your non-VA provider is covered. The local clinics may not know of this option so make sure that you are eligible and the local clinic is covered by the VA Choice Program. The White Earth Veterans Association and Honor Guard always welcome invitations to schools, whether it be attending a large event or to speak to students about the veteran’s service. Please notify us in advance. Please contact the White Earth Veterans Association if interested in being involved with the Honor Guard. White Earth Veteran’s Honor Guard is available for events and Veteran’s funerals. The White Earth Veterans will be participating in the following event: Woodlands and High Plains PowWow When: Saturday, March 28 Where: Concordia College Field House, Moorhead Grand Entry: 1 and 7 p.m. The White Earth Tribal Veteran Service Officer is at the White Earth Veterans Building in Mahnomen from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., on Wednesdays and Fridays, and the White Earth RTC Headquarters in the Administration Department from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. The RTC TVSO phone number is 218-983-3285 Ext. 5904. Please contact the White Earth Veteran’s Association Center at 218-936-5650 with any inquiries. needs and behaviors above their objections. White Earth Substance Abuse Program’s main focus will be the client’s needs and well-being. White Earth Substance Abuse Program will provide Clients with a copy of their rights and appeal procedures. White Earth Substance Abuse Program will also have clients sign and date the rights and appeal procedures. White Earth Substance Abuse Program will require that clients sign a release of information giving permission to communicate with other agencies and to provide referrals concerning recommendations, treatment, and progress. White Earth Substance Abuse Program will also explain funding policies to clients so that they are aware that they may or may not be responsible for the cost of their treatment. White Earth Substance Abuse Program expects clients to provide the following information regarding eligible treatment funding: verification of address, verification of enrollment, verification of income, verification of insurance, valid identification card, and a court order if received. White Earth Substance Abuse Program reserves the right to reschedule client’s appointments or to be referred back to their original referral if the mandatory documents are not received. Long Term Recovery Alcohol and Drug Education Classes: Eight hour drug and alcohol education class. Classes are offered once a month. Outpatient Treatment: White Earth Substance Abuse Program provides a safe, caring, and substance free environment where adolescents and adults can learn about chemical dependency and substance abuse and how these problems impact their lives and their families in hopes of bringing an understanding to addiction issues and creating coping skills to deal with these problems. Requirements for completion are abstinence and 80+ units for adults and adolescents. They work diligently to serve the needs of organizations and charities requesting a donation, through a fair and effective manner in order to ensure the preservation and respect of the Native culture. Requests can be submitted to: Mii-gii-way-win Advisory Board Attention: Chairperson, PO Box 418, Mahnomen, MN 56557 Or by fax to: 218-935-2206. White Earth Veterans News Substance from Page 9 Relapse Group is an outpatient treatment based program. We focus on family issues, triggers, selfesteem, and finding a support group and sponsor. Requirements for completion are abstinence and 24 units. Aftercare/Phase IV: Aftercare is an outpatient treatment based program that gives additional support for those who have completed inpatient treatment. Requirements for completion are abstinence and 48 units. WE Resource and Supportive Services Department Are you or anyone in your household on the White Earth Constituent Sanction List? We may be able to help! Please Call White Earth Constituents at 218-935-5554 Ext. 3248 or Ext. 3202 Aabitoose, Namebini-giizis (Suckerfish Moon) 4, 2015 11 Anishinaabeg Today 12 Sasha DeMarre is student speaker at St. Catherine commencement Sasha Rose DeMarre, a candidate for a Bachelor of Arts degree in business to business sales was the winter 2014 commencement student speaker Dec. 18 at St. Catherine University in St. Paul. Each year, the University community nominates a senior to speak on behalf of the graduating class. A joint faculty, staff and student committee then has the difficult job of selecting the candidate who best demonstrates high academic achievement, leadership and community engagement - and the ability to write a compelling speech. DeMarre is described by her professors as a model example of a successful and highly driven student. She maintained an exceptionally high GPA of 3.87 and has been on the Dean’s list since fall 2010 – while working parttime for a tech company in St. Paul. In spring 2013, she joined St. Kate’s Telefund Team. She also studied Spanish and graduated with multiple honors. DeMarre has been inducted into Delta Mu Delta, the international honor society for business students, and she volunteers for both Meals on Wheels and Project Homeless Connect. What sets her apart, say her professors, is her initiative and ability to master complex concepts. She consistently pushes herself - and her classmates - to think deeply and differently, and her work ethic, confidence and personality inspires others. Born and raised in Maplewood, Minn., DeMarre is the eldest of two children. Sasha is the daughter of White Earth enrollee Lawrence and Michele DeMarre, who are longtime employees of St. Paul Public Schools. She credits her passion for lifelong learning to her parents. Open Wednesday, February 4, 2015 from Front Page work closely with other tribal programming to increase the success rate of our adults and their families.” Bellanger said phase two of Odapinaan Giwiidookage Onijinaan program will begin after phase one is up and running smoothly. “Phase two is a medically monitored treatment care program that will allow four women and four men to occupy beds based on eligibility and criteria that has been developed by White Earth Treatment Standards,” said Bellanger. Submitted photo White Earth descendant Sasha DeMarre was the winter 2014 commencement student speaker Dec. 18 at St. Catherine University in St. Paul. Obituary Ronald “Injun” Stevens Ronald “Injun” Stevens, age 67 of Rice Lake, died at his residence at Rice Lake. He was born April 14, 1947, in Mahnomen to Lawrence and Mildred Stevens and was raised on the White Earth Reservation in Rice Lake. Ronald was a free spirited man who enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He enjoyed being around people and always had company over and made everyone feel welcome. Ronald always had a smile on his face and loved a good laugh. He was content with what he had and cherished even the smallest treasures. Survivors include his children: Stacy Lorino (Philip) of Ocala, Fla., Robbie (Michelle) Stevens of Roy Lake, Cory (Anna) Stevens of Dilworth, Vance (Jen) Stevens of Mahnomen, Kim Stevens (Allan) of Borup, Chad Stevens of Bagley, and Dana Stinar of Bagley; siblings: Bert, Donald, Connie (Richard) and Yvonne; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, eight sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. at the Rice Lake Community Center with Mother Jackie Bernacchi officiating. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the center. Interment: St. Philip’s Episcopal Cemetery in Rice Lake. Arrangements: Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley. Online: ceasefuneralhome.com Photos by Gary W. Padrta The White Earth Odapinaan Giwiidookage Onijinaan program began accepting clients Jan. 26. The facility can house up to eight men who are in need of an inpatient substance abuse program that is culturally specific. Phase one of this program will address the adult men population. Top: Up to eight men will live on the lower level of the building. Middle: Each room will hold from two to three clients. Bottom: The building is located at 23800 State Highway 200, east of Mahnomen. Aabitoose, Namebini-giizis (Suckerfish Moon) 4, 2015 “The Annishanabe Kid” Kevin Clark’s latest win runs record to 7-2 White Earth enrollee Kevin “The Annishanabe Kid” Clark extended his win streak to three on Jan. 17 during a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event at the Seven Clans Casino in Red Lake. Clark dominated the fight from bell to bell. The referee called a stop to the action at 1:21 of the second round. Clark’s opponent, Joe Infante of Milwaukee, was unable to continue to due severe blood loss from a cut above his left eye. Clark is now 7-2 overall. His next fight will be for nationally known promotion, King of The Cage on Feb. 21 at the Black Bear Casino in Carlton, Minn., against John Castaneda (5-2). The event will be aired live nationally on Mav TV and will also be available on UFC Fight Pass later this year. You can follow Clark on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kevinwildboyclark, free apparel and tickets are given away for each event through drawings on the fan page. Gizhiigin Arts Accelerator Grand Opening Courtesy photo Kevin Clark (White Earth) stops Joe Infante of Milwaukee in the second round during a MMA event at Seven Clans Casino in Red Lake. Obituary Ray H. McArthur Ray H. McArthur, age 89, of Baxter, Minn., entered into God’s arms Jan. 27. Ray Henry was born Jan. 4, 1926, in Callaway to Ray and Ethel McArthur. He graduated from Waubun High School in 1943, and soon after he enlisted in the Army Air Corps from 1944-1946 and served in WWII as a member of the Strategic Air Command. He was called back to the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1952 and served in the Korean War. Upon returning home, he married Jeanine Wiederholt of Aitkin, Minn., on June 13, 1953. They lived in Aitkin until 1957 when they moved to Brooklyn Park, Minn., to raise their four children. Ray was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and for 52 years was a wellknown car and truck salesman, working at a variety of dealerships around the Twin Cities including Hopkins Dodge, White Bear Dodge, North Star Dodge, Buffalo Chrysler, Elk River Ford Chrysler and Brookdale Chrysler. After the untimely death of his beloved wife, Ray moved to Excelsior Place Assisted Living in Baxter until his death. Ray will be remembered for his kind heart, fun loving sense of humor, his uncanny knack of remembering all of the details from nearly every vehicle he sold and for all of the creative nicknames that he gave to everyone. Ray is survived by his children: Greg (Kris) of Maple Grove,Minn., Mike (Myra) of Peyton, Colo., Kim (Denny) King of Owatonna, Minn., and Jeff (Natalie) of Baxter. He is also survived by grandchildren: Ryan, Jeremiah (Krysti), Trevor, Kalee, Ashley, Kayla, Jonathan, Austyn, Clayton and Sheridan and great grandchildren, Kaelyn and Jaedyn; along with sisters: Gertrude, Charlotte, Janet, JoAnn, Lois; and his brother, Bruce. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jeanine (2008); brother, Don; and sister, Gail. Memorials are preferred to White Earth Reservation Area Community Fund. Send memorials to: Northwest Minnesota Foundation, Lisa Peterson, White Earth Reservation Area Community Fund, 201 3rd Street NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 Arrangements: Brick-Meger Funeral Home in Owatonna. Online: www.brick-megerfuneralhome.com Photos by Carlene Hisgun The Grand Opening of the new Gizhiigin Arts Accelerator was held Jan. 30 at their building in Mahnomen. Gizhiigin is an artistic business accelerator, focusing on growing local entrepreneurs. Top: A ribbon cutting was held at noon, followed by a community luncheon. Middle: Community members gather to tour the building, which is located at 202 Main Avenue. Bottom: Joe Allen, one of the artists at Gizhiigin stands next to his photo exhibit. For more information on Gizhiigin, call Tom Ferrarell at 218-261-1513. 13 14 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, February 4, 2015 February White Earth WIC Clinic Calendar Monday Bagley Elementary School 10-3 Mahnomen 2 9 Environmental Building 11-5:30 16 Tuesday Bagley Elementary School 10-3 3 10 Mahnomen Environmental Building 9:30-3 17 Wednesday Thursday White Earth Health Center 8-4 Pine Point CHR Building 9:30-3 11 18 Bagley Elementary School 10-3 White Earth Health Center 8-4 Mahnomen Rice Lake Community Center 9:30-3 White Earth Health Center 8-4 Environmental Building 9:30-3 24 25 5 12 White Earth Health Center 8-4 RTC closed for Presidents Day 23 4 19 Naytahwaush Learning Center 9:30-3 26 White Earth WIC Friday No WIC Clinic Today No WIC Clinic Today 6 13 20 Naytahwaush Learning Center 9:30-3 No WIC Clinic Today 27 40520 Co Hwy 34 Ogema, MN 56569 218-983-6232 February WE Food Distribution Calendar Monday 2 9 Tuesday 3 SNAP Nutrition Education w/Colleen B 10 Wednesday Thursday Friday SNAP Nutrition Education w/Colleen B SNAP Nutrition Ed. and Diabetic Screening Home Deliveries Bagley, Rice Lake, Ponsford, NTW No Distribution 4 11 12 19 16 17 18 23 24 25 RTC closed for Presidents Day 5 Office hours: M-F 8-4:30 Distro hours: M-Th 9-4 Lunch: 12 to 12:30 p.m. Phone: 218-935-2233 Fax: 218-935-2235 Diabetic Screening w/Sally S 26 6 13 Home Deliveries Mahnomen Waubun No Distribution 20 Home Deliveries White Earth Congregate Detroit Lakes No Distribution 27 Inventory No Distribution Aabitoose, Namebini-giizis (Suckerfish Moon) 4, 2015 Obituaries v Obituaries v Obituaries v Obituaries v Obituaries Bernard “Scotty” Rogers 15 George “Porgie” Auginaush Bernard “Scotty” Rogers, age 70, of Mahnomen, died Jan. 20 at home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Bernard Earl Rogers, lovingly known as Scotty, was born April 1, 1944, in White Earth to Archie and Bessie (Beaupre) Rogers. He was raised on the White Earth Reservation and attended school here. On March 6, 1965, Scotty married Gayle Oppegard and they moved to the Minneapolis area. Scotty worked various jobs but spent most of his time hanging sheetrock for construction companies. In the mid 1980s, Scotty moved back to the Mahnomen area. He worked at the Shooting Star Casino in the buffet before his retirement. Scotty loved to be outdoors and never missed a chance to go deer hunting or snaring. He also enjoyed playing bingo and poker. Scotty was loyally devoted to his family and his wife, Gayle, who was his entire world. He cherished his grandchildren and had a special bond with granddaughter, Kristin, and great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Kristella. Scotty’s wonderful sense of humor will be remembered always. Scotty is survived by his wife, Gayle of Mahnomen; daughter, Bonnie Martinez of Mahnomen; sons, Wesley “Pete” Warren of Detroit Lakes, and Scott Warren of White Earth; sister, Linda Rogers of White Earth; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several sisters-in-law and brothersin-law; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Bernard Rogers Jr.; brothers: Delmar, Delbert, Lavern, and Marvin; and sisters: Betty, Sharon, and Marilyn. Funeral services were held Jan. 23 at Samuel Memorial Episcopal Church in Naytahwaush. Interment: Samuel Memorial Episcopal Cemetery in Naytahwaush. Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral Home of Mahnomen. Online: www.andersonfamilyfh.com George “Porgie” Auginaush, age 83, of Rice Lake, died Jan. 7 at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. George was born April 23, 1931, in Red Lake to John and Louise (Gagnon) Auginaush. He was raised at Rice Lake and attended the Flandreau Indian School in Flandreau, S.D. George served in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953 during the Korean War as military policeman. After the war he came back to Rice Lake where he logged. George served one term as District 1 Representative on the White Earth Reservation Council. Jessilynn Rose Black-Buckanaga, infant daughter of Lisa Buckanaga and Jim Black Jr., was born and passed away Dec. 30 at St. Francis Hospital in Breckenridge, Minn. Jessilynn is preceded in death by her sister, Jessilyn Lisa Black; great grandfather, Melvin J. Buckanaga; and cousins, Travis Dwayne Buckanaga and Brayden James Buckanaga. She is survived by her parents, Lisa and Jim Jr. of Breckenridge; siblings, Alaina and Jimmy III; grandmothers, Evelyn Buckanaga of Mahnomen and Lisa Smith of Breckenridge; great grandmother, Bernice Buckanaga of Mahnomen; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held Jan. 7 at the old Pine Point School in Ponsford. Olive Blair Jessilynn Black-Buckanaga Robert L. Bonga Robert L. Bonga, age 50, of rural Ogema, died Dec. 31, 2014, at his residence. Robert Louis Bonga was born Dec. 5, 1964, to Alfred Adams and Carol Bonga. After high school, Robert attended carpentry school. He worked for several years as a welder and carpenter until he became a personal care assistant. On March 17, 2014, Robert was united in marriage to Judith Fineday in Detroit Lakes. Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing, leeching, harvesting wild rice and playing bingo. He also enjoyed going for drives around the countryside and an occasional trip to the casino. He always cherished time spent with family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Judith of Ogema; son, Benjamin Jones; step-son, George FinedayGoodman; brothers, Harvey Bonga of Ponsford and Dion (Tabitha) Bellanger of Moorhead; sisters, Nicole (Humberto) Bellanger of Jordan, Minn., and Rebecca (Steve) Gotchie of Walker, Minn.; along with numerous close relatives. He is preceded in death by his mother, Carol; brother, Jerry Bellanger; special aunt, Mary Jane Butcher; and several other aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral service was held Jan. 5 in the old Pine Point School in Ponsford, with Mike Swan officiating. Pallbearers were Darrell Arthur, Duane “Bud” Axdahl, Jeffrey Butcher, Gary Adams, Adam “Jesse” Sullivan, and Rex Robbins Jr. Interment: Breck Memorial Episcopal Cemetery in Ponsford. Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes. Online: www.daviddonehower.com George was a member of the White Earth Honor Guard, and the AMVETS. He enjoyed going to pow-wows, playing softball, and traditional dancing. George married Daisy Byrd in 1955 and she died in 1981. Survivors include daughters: Laura Auginaush (Jack) of Minneapolis, Sandy Auginaush of Bagley, Karrie Auginaush of Naytahwaush, Mary Auginaush of Naytahwaush, and Becky Auginaush of Rice Lake; sons: George (Carolyn) Auginaush Jr., Bruce Auginaush, Tony (Holly) Auginaush, Jamie (Rita) Auginaush all of Rice Lake, Brent (Angie) Auginaush of Champlin, Minn., and Russell (Bonnie) Auginaush of Naytahwaush; 33 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; sister, Isabelle Thompson of Rice Lake; brothers: Raymond (Bernadine) Fox, Richard (Lorraine) Fox, Earl Fox, all of Rice Lake, Louie (Leah) Fox of Mahnomen, David and Danny Seaboy of Sisseton, S.D. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Kenny; granddaughter, Desirae; grandson, Jerad; three great-great granddaughters, four sisters, and three brothers. Traditional funeral services were held Jan. 14 at the Rice Lake Community Center with Spiritual Leaders Raymond Auginaush and Danny Seaboy officiating. Military rites were performed by the White Earth Honor Guard. Interment: St. Philip’s Episcopal Cemetery in Rice Lake. Arrangements: Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley, Minn. Messages of condolence may be sent to ceasefuneralhome.com Olive Blair, age 88, of Minneapolis, died Jan. 11 at Walker Methodist Health Center in Minneapolis. Olive G. Blair was born April 16, 1926, in White Earth to Edward and Lizzie (Pemberton) Blair. Growing up she attended St. Benedict’s Mission School, then Mahnomen High School. Following her schooling, Olive moved to Lansing, Mich., where she worked in the plants during WWII. When the war ended, Olive moved back to the reservation. She spent her days peeling pulp, picking potatoes, harvesting wild rice, and trading fish. Several years later, she moved to the Minneapolis area where she worked at the Sheraton, then sewing hats at JA Miller Hat Co., followed by sewing jackets at Burman Buckskin. Olive lived in Mahnomen at the Valley View apartments for 14 years before moving into Lamplighter Manor in Detroit Lakes. She then returned to Minneapolis where she has lived for the last eight years of her life. Olive was always a hard worker. She helped with the chores, raised chickens, and had a garden, all while raising her family. She loved to sew and made quilts for all of her grandchildren. Olive treasured the holidays and everyone looked forward to her potato salad each 4th of July. She cherished her family and enjoyed teaching her grandchildren to bead and play games, especially Crazy 8’s and dice. Her gentle spirit touched the hearts of so many. Olive is survived by sons: Arnold Blair of Minneapolis, Gary (Cindy) Blair and Alexandria, and Maynard Blair of Minneapolis; daughter, Karen Wadena of Naytahwaush; 13 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; 52 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Steve and Eugene; infant daughter; grandson, Randy Sr.; and great grandsons: Randy “Buddy” Wadena Jr., Lawrence “Guy” Folstrom and John Folstrom. Funeral services were held Jan. 16 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Beaulieu. Interment: St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral Home of Mahnomen. www.andersonfamilyfh.com 16 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, February 4, 2015 Obituaries v Obituaries v Obituaries v Obituaries v Obituaries Harlan Dean Hvezda Harlan Dean Hvezda, age 64, of Rice Lake, died Jan. 2 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Fargo. Harlan was born Jan. 15, 1950, in White Earth to Leslie and Veronica (Cloud) Hvezda. He was raised at Rice Lake and attended Bagley Schools. He served in the Job Corps and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He moved to Ball Club, Minn., and married Margaret Mary Nason in 1971, and they were divorced in 1986. He married Lauri Fineday and she died in 2013. He lived in Rice Lake for the past 10 years. Harlan enjoyed fishing, hunting, guiding, cooking, and the outdoors. Survivors include his daughters: Christina Edgar-Lacey of Crookston, Minn., Althea Marie (Tony) Hvezda-Colgrove, Julia Ann (Ben) Hvezda, Grace Lynn Hvezda, and Mary Jo (Charlie) Jackson all of Bagley, Darcy Lee (Phillip) Hvezda-Sayers, and Laura Hvezda both of Red Lake; son, Matthew James (Samantha) Hvezda of Longville, Minn.; 20 grandchildren and five great grandchildren; sisters: Judy Harder of Mahnomen, Leah (Louie Fox) Hvezda of Roy Lake, and Karen (James) Frederick of Bagley; brothers: Delmer Hvezda, and Harry (Mona) Hvezda both of Rice Lake, Charles (Doreen) Hvezda of Roy Lake, Gaylan Hvezda, and Nolan Hvezda both of Rice Lake, and Gene Bellefy of Bagley. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Christopher; grandson, Julius; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Jan. 7 at the Rice Lake Community Center with Rev. Father John Cox officiating. Interment: St. Philip’s Episcopal Cemetery at Rice Lake in the spring with Military Rites by the Irvin Blix American Legion Post No. 16 of Bagley. Arrangements: Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley. Grant Earl Ellegaard Grant Earl Ellegaard, age 62, of Fertile, Minn., died Jan. 23 at the Riverview Hospital in Crookston, Minn. He was born March 6, 1952, to Walter and Carol (McArthur) Ellegaard at Crookston. Grant attended Fertile High School, graduating in 1970. Following his schooling, Grant owned and operated Chicky’s Pizza. On March 13, 1974, he enlisted into the U.S. Army, serving as a military policeman. He served in the Panama Canal Zone and throughout the United States. It was during this time Grant was also involved with the Boy Scouts of America and earned the 1974 Scout Master of the Year award in the Canal Zone. Grant was honorably discharged on November 11, 1975. He returned to Fertile and, in 1976. Grant enrolled at Moorhead State University. He later transferred to Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, returning to Fertile. Grant kept busy working various jobs, before moving to Warroad, Minn., and working for Marvin Windows in the early 1990s. Grant went to training at East Grand Forks Technical College and earned a certificate as an emergency medical technician in 1991. Grant became his father, Walter’s, primary caregiver after the passing of his mother, Carol in 1992. Grant would take his dad on winter trips to California where he would work for his brother, Eric, at Ellegaard Custom Finishing. Following his father’s passing in 1998, Grant moved to Laguna Beach, Calif., and worked for Eric full time, using his negotiating skills to keep the company supplied as the work progressed. After returning to Fertile in the mid 2000s, Grant became an employee of the Shooting Star Casino where he managed the Dollar Store at the Manitok Mall and later became the supervisor of the gift shop in the casino. One opportunity Grant looked forward to each year was being Santa Claus on the White Earth Reservation and distributing hats and gloves, as well as candy to the children of the area. Grant’s Mini Donuts was his next business endeavor. He traveled with assistants to regional powwows providing snacks— donuts, hot dogs, candy, and pop. Grant truly enjoyed working with the young people and meeting new friends. Grant’s life was full of negotiations. Working out cooperative arrangements that benefited both parties was a joy to Grant. His generous nature allowed the good things he gained to follow over to those he knew. Spearing and angling were time well spent for Grant, as he loved to get the fish and, even better, he enjoyed giving the fish to others. His brother, Eric, and Grant shared a love of cooking and entertaining family and friends-something they did often. His Concordia Lutheran Church family has become very meaningful to him in the last years. Things we will all remember are Grant’s jokes and stories— and, sometimes, they seemed to be the same. Grant is survived by his sister, Shelly (Mark) Broden of Fertile; brothers: Eric (Joanie) and Mark of Fertile; 10 nephews and nieces and nine great nephews and nieces; and cousins; and his family of dogs: Huckleberry, Scotty, Junior, Kirby, and Scooby. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bruce (1992), and Barry (2011). Funeral services were held Feb. 2 at the Concordia Lutheran Church in Fertile. Interment: Fertile City Cemetery. Arrangements: Fredrikson-Ganje and Erikson-Vik-Ganje Funeral Homes. Online: www.fredriksonfh.com Marvin D. Crowell Marvin D. Crowell, age 62, of Ponsford, died Dec. 31 at Mahnomen Health CenterNursing Home. Marvin Duane Crowell was born March 13, 1952, in Chisholm, Minn., to Jarvis and Geraldine (Prenta) Crowell. After high school, Marvin attended vocational school for chef's training. Marv loved to cook and worked in many restaurants through the years. On Dec. 20, 1973, he married Brenda Drydal. They had three girls: Elizabeth, Dannielle and Leah. He later married Karen Walz and they had one daughter, Jessica. Marv moved to North Dakota and worked for Melrose and retired working at Moorhead State College. Marv is survived by his mother, Geraldine Prenta of Perham, Minn., father, Jim Crowell of Detroit Lakes; sisters, Charlotte Block of Detroit Lakes, Sheila Bergstrom of Moorhead, Minn.; brothers, John Bergstrom and Joel Bergstrom both of Detroit Lakes; and daughters: Elizabeth Fincher, Dannielle Crowell, Leah Crowell and Jessica; along with 11 grandchildren; and two very special nieces, Emily and Andi Peake. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles Mayberry and Elizabeth Mayberry; paternal grandparents, Clifford Crowell and Mona Ramsey; and brother, Stanley Prenta. Arrangements: David Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes. Online: www.daviddonehower.com Michael Oppegard Michael Oppegard, age 51, of Rice Lake, died Jan. 11 at the Sanford Medical Center in Bagley, Minn. Michael Gene Oppegard was born Feb. 7, 1963, to Ann Oppegard. He was lovingly raised by his grandparents, Oscar and Gertrude Oppegard in Lengby. In 1981, Mike graduated from Mahnomen High School and entered the U.S. Navy. Following his service, he returned to the Mahnomen area. He worked as a carpenter for a time and attended tech school for carpentry. Due to an injury, he was unable to finish his schooling. Mike was employed at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen as a lead in the Buffet until 1994. He and his family moved to Minneapolis, where Mike worked in the lumberyard at Menards and a few other retail positions. In 2000, Mike returned to the reservation and he and Patty Stevens have made their home together in Rice Lake for the past several years. Mike loved to be outdoors and was especially known for riding his bike. He would often bike for miles. More than 25 years ago, Mike was taught to finish wild rice and was a known expert in the field. He greatly enjoyed finishing with his brother, Sunfish. Mike had a great personality and opened his life to everyone. He was tenderly referred to “Grandpa Mike” by all the area kids. He was a father figure to the DeGroat family: Cathy, Connie, Carol, Candice, Corine, Donnie, Douglas, and Dion and always considered himself grandpa to their children. He loved his family dearly and will be missed by all. Mike is survived by his significant other, Patty of Rice Lake; daughter, Jennifer (Eric Greene) Oppegard of Naytahwaush; sons, Richard Littlewolf of Fargo, and Michael “Mikey” Oppegard Jr. of Mahnomen; Patty’s children: Stephen Stevens, Tessa Stevens, Rachel Stevens, Lucas Stevens, Jenna Stevens and Emily Stevens; brothers: Jonathan Townsend, Oscar “Sunfish” Oppegard Jr., Alan Oppegard, and Thomas Oppegard; sisters: Margaret Townsend, Nona Townsend, Susan Zornes, Mary Oppegard, Gwen Sargent, Robert Oppegard, Ruth Stech and Lyda Cannon; 14 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother; grandparents; son, William Littlewolf; brothers, Simon and Joseph; grandson, Sebastian Bevins; and nephews: Sonny Townsend, Jordan Oppegard, and Tyler Townsend. A funeral service was held Jan. 16 at the Rice Lake Community Center. Interment: Naytahwaush Traditional Burial Grounds. Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral Home of Mahnomen. Online: www.andersonmattson.com Aabitoose, Namebini-giizis (Suckerfish Moon) 4, 2015 Brad Anthmann sworn in Obituary Merrilla Paulson Merrilla Paulson, age 95, of St. Paul, passed away Jan. 7 at the New Harmony Care Center in St. Paul where she had been living for the past 18 months. Merrilla was born Jan. 24, 1919, in Fosston to Josephine and Phillip LaDuke of Ebro. She was an enrolled member of the White Earth Nation. Submitted photo Brad Athmann, left, was recently sworn in as Mahnomen County Commissioner by his longtime and best friend White Earth Tribal Judge Robert Blaeser. Athmann represents District 3, which includes the community of Naytahwaush, Twin Lakes and Little Elbow Townships on the southeast side of the White Earth Reservation. She grew up and attended school in Ebro and then attended St. Mary’s Mission School in Red Lake for two years. Merrilla eventually came back to Ebro and worked with her mom and dad at their store and helped tend to her younger brothers and sisters. Merrilla and her older sister, Gladys, loved to go to barn dances…. where she met Albin - who played in a barn dance band with other several of his brothers and sisters. Merrilla and Albin got married Jan. 24, 1941, on her birthday, at the “Little French Catholic Church” in St. Paul, the Church of St. Louis, King of France. They raised their three children in St. Paul and Merrilla enjoyed going to her son’s and daughter’s athletic events – cheering them on. She was a very high energy and competitive person and 17 loved to play softball and volley ball on various women’s teams in St. Paul. She also loved to play bingo and gong to the casino to play the slots machines. Merrilla was preceded in death by her husband, Albin, of 58 years and her mother and father, and five of her eight brothers and sisters. She is survived by children: Altin, Janet, and Marlene; seven grandchildren, and five great grandchildren; sisters: Phyllis, Francis, and Joan; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Jan. 17. Interment: Roselawn Cemetery in St. Paul next to her late husband, Albin. Condolences and memorials can be sent to her daughter, Janet at New Harmony Care Center, 135 Geranium Ave. E., St. Paul, MN 55117. 18 Anishinaabeg Today Student News Waubun HS honor seniors Submited photos Waubun High School seniors Natalie Lerud, left, Nicholas Syverson, and Matti Vanata, were selected Senior Students of the Month for November, December, and January respectively. Students are chosen by the entire teaching staff and administration in the Waubun Ogema White Earth School District based on a range of positive role model characteristics and humanitarian acts. Mahnomen honors students Giwanakimin Supportive Housing is now open! Giwanakimin Supportive Housing located in Naytahwaush is now open! This housing community is designed to meet the needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Complex has 2, 3, and 4 bedroom units. This property has fully accessible units. Counseling, case management services, advocacy, and support services available on-site. Income Restrictions Apply and we accept Section 8 Vouchers. For more information and an application please contact D.W. Jones Management, Inc at 888-326-5314 MN Relay 711 or www.dwjonesmanagement.com Equal Opportunity Housing Dream Catcher Supportive Housing Dream Catcher Supportive Housing located in Waubun has 3 Bedroom Availability! This housing community is designed to meet the needs of individuals and families experiencing long-term homelessness. This property has fully accessible units. Counseling, case management services, advocacy, and support services available on-site. Income Restrictions Apply and we accept Section 8 Vouchers. Wednesday, February 4, 2015 NOTICE OF TOWNSHIP ELECTION To the Electors of the Township of Sugar Bush: Notice is Hereby Given, That a March Election will be held in Sugar Bush Township located at Sugar Bush Town Hall at Hwy 34, Becker County on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices, which are to be voted for at the March Township Election to be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 to wit. One Town Supervisor - 3 Year Term One Town Treasurer - 2 Year Term Please note the polls will be open for voting from 5 p.m., and remain open until 8 p.m. To obtain an Absentee Ballot please contact Becker County Auditor-Treasurer, 915 Lake Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 or (218) 846-7311; Monday through Friday 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Extended hours Saturday, March 7, 2015, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., and Monday, March 9, 2015, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Contact Janice Chilton, Township Clerk, if you have any questions regarding the upcoming March Township Election at (218) 983-3485. For more information and an application please contact D.W. Jones Management, Inc at 888-326-5314 MN Relay 711 or www.dwjonesmanagement.com Equal Opportunity Housing White Earth Congegate Housing Looking for a new, convenient place to live? White Earth Congregate Housing has a immediate opening for 1 bedroom units. Must be 62 years of age or 18 years of age with a disability. Rent includes water, sewer, garbage and Heat. Rent is based on income. Certain Income Restrictions apply. For more information contact Diane at DW Jones Management, Inc. (800) 810-2853 Ext 105 or www.dwjonesmanagement.com. Equal Housing Opportunity. CREATING BETTER LIVING TTY 711 Submitted photos Mahnomen Students of the Month for December 65th Wedding Anniversary 7-12th: Jake Worms, from left, Blake Kahlbaugh, Larissa Schoenborn, and Dakota Kjos Elementary: Front row from left, Corvin Bruguier - K, Blake McMullen - 1st, and Kayla Slette - 2nd. Back row from left, Levi Rawley - 3rd, Emma Accobee - 4th, Hunter Alvarado - 5th, and Cooper Houdek - 6th. Bower makes Dean’s List The family of Eleigha Bower would like to congratulate her on being named to the Dean’s List. Eleigha has a GPA of 3.0. She is in her first year at Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College. Keep up the great work - we knew you could always do what you set your mind to. We love you, VanWert and Bower Families Vincent and Amelia (Aspinwall) Flocken are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary (February 18, 1950) on Feb. 21 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Pike Bay Town Hall, 15514 Minnesota 371, Cass Lake. Friends and family invited. The White Earth LTCC program is accepting bids for a Home Modification to be done at an individual home located on the White Earth Reservation. Modifications must be performed by a Minnesota licensed contractor and per MN State Code. All contractors must pass both White Earth RTC background and drug testing. Modifications must follow State guidelines, including cost effectiveness. Payment will be made in full after final inspection, review of receipts, and approval of completed job. Bid specifications and locations are available at the White Earth Tribal Health Building, 26246 Crane Road, White Earth, MN 56591. All BIDS submitted MUST include a diagram/blue print of the proposed project and a list of materials, labor, equipment, etc. or they will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Due to client confidentiality the bid description must be picked up in person at the White Earth Tribal Health Building. We are open Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Bids will be accepted until 4:30pm on 2/10/2015. 19 Aabitoose, Namebini-giizis (Suckerfish Moon) 4, 2015 WHITE EARTH TRIBAL COURT CHILDREN’S COURT In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: Jessi Gagnon Kenneth “Hawk” LaFriniere Summons for the Filing of a Child(ren) in Need of Protection and/or Services Petition Court File No. CC13-637, CC15-005, -006, -007 YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on January 7, 2014, a Child(ren) in Need of Protection and/or Services Petition was filed with the White Earth Tribal Court regarding your child(ren). You are asked to contact White Earth Tribal Court Administration located at the RTC in White Earth, Minnesota, to receive notification of the hearing date and time. The telephone number is 218-9834648. If you fail to appear for this hearing the Court may find you in default and enter an order. Dated: January 27, 2015 Dan Hickey Attorney for White Earth Indian Child Welfare WHITE EARTH TRIBAL COURT CHILDREN’S COURT WHITE EARTH TRIBAL COURT CHILDREN’S COURT In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Mariah Jean Giard YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on January 27, 2015, a Permanency Petition was filed with the White Earth Tribal Court regarding your child(ren). You are asked to contact White Earth Tribal Court Administration located at the RTC in White Earth, Minnesota, to receive notification of the hearing date and time. The telephone number is 218-9834648. If you fail to appear for this hearing the Court may find you in default and enter an order. YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on January 20, 2015, a Permanency Petition was filed with the White Earth Tribal Court regarding your child(ren). You are asked to contact White Earth Tribal Court Administration located at the RTC in White Earth, Minnesota, to receive notification of the hearing date and time. The telephone number is 218-9834648. If you fail to appear for this hearing the Court may find you in default and enter an order. Court File No. CC13-707, CC14-272 Dated: January 28, 2015 Veronica Newcomer Attorney for White Earth Indian Child Welfare WHITE EARTH TRIBAL COURT CHILDREN’S COURT In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Michelle Joy Wadena Summons of the Filing of a Permanency Petition YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on December 22, 2014, a Permanency Petition was filed with the White Earth Tribal Court regarding your child(ren). You are asked to contact White Earth Tribal Court Administration located at the RTC in White Earth, Minnesota, to receive notification of the hearing date and time. The telephone number is 218-9834648. If you fail to appear for this hearing the Court may find you in default and enter an order. YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on January 27, 2015, a Permanency Petition was filed with the White Earth Tribal Court regarding your child(ren). You are asked to contact White Earth Tribal Court Administration located at the RTC in White Earth, Minnesota, to receive notification of the hearing date and time. The telephone number is 218-9834648. If you fail to appear for this hearing the Court may find you in default and enter an order. Dated: January 28, 2015 Veronica Newcomer Attorney for White Earth Indian Child Welfare WHITE EARTH TRIBAL COURT CHILDREN’S COURT Court File No. CC13-707, CC14-272 Dated: January 28, 2015 Veronica Newcomer Attorney for White Earth Indian Child Welfare WHITE EARTH TRIBAL COURT CHILDREN’S COURT In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Feather Lynn Bonga In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Summons of the Filing of a Permanency Petition Summons of the Filing of a Permanency Petition YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on December 22, 2014, a Permanency Petition was filed with the White Earth Tribal Court regarding your child(ren). You are asked to contact White Earth Tribal Court Administration located at the RTC in White Earth, Minnesota, to receive notification of the hearing date and time. The telephone number is 218-9834648. If you fail to appear for this hearing the Court may find you in default and enter an order. Andrew James Beaulieu Court File No. CC13-707 YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on January 27, 2015, a Permanency Petition was filed with the White Earth Tribal Court regarding your child(ren). You are asked to contact White Earth Tribal Court Administration located at the RTC in White Earth, Minnesota, to receive notification of the hearing date and time. The telephone number is 218-9834648. If you fail to appear for this hearing the Court may find you in default and enter an order. Dated: January 28, 2015 Veronica Newcomer Attorney for White Earth Indian Child Welfare Leah Ann Thompson Summons of the Filing of a Permanency Petition Summons of the Filing of a Permanency Petition Court File No. CC14-272 In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Summons of the Filing of a Permanency Petition In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Vince Eugene Stevens WHITE EARTH TRIBAL COURT CHILDREN’S COURT Court File No. CC14-001 Dated: January 28, 2015 Veronica Newcomer Attorney for White Earth Indian Child Welfare All articles and photos submitted to the Anishinaabeg Today will be run on a space available basis Court File No. CC14-123, -124 Dated: January 28, 2015 Veronica Newcomer Attorney for White Earth Indian Child Welfare 20 Maagigin Achigaade (The Gathering Place) The benefits of reading aloud to children Reading aloud to children from birth has many benefits for both parents and children - and can be great fun! No matter how young, children can learn a lot when they are read to, and benefit a great deal from the cuddling and bonding that accompanies a reading session. In addition, the act of reading aloud to children is highly beneficial to both their vocabulary growth and in preparing them for school later on. Even from birth, children are absorbing language by listening to their parents and caregivers talk, read and sing to them and others. When parents and caregivers read to their children, they help instill a love of learning and language in their children that helps build selfesteem, confidence and curiosity. According to research by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), reading has been found to be the “single most important skill” for a productive life. Unfortunately, according to Read Aloud 15 MINUTES, only 48 percent of young children in the United States are read to each day. And studies have shown that as many as 10 million children struggle with basic reading in school. Parents and caregivers can inspire a love of books in their young children by reading books together every day, in any language. And it doesn’t matter how young the child is; even newborn babies show interest and excitement when their parents read simple books to them as they cuddle or nurse them, or when parents describe the pictures in a book during a short play session. No matter the book-and not matter the age- children will learn to love reading if it means spending more time with loved ones. White Earth Building Supplies, Inc. 3282 Highway 59 South, Suite 30 v Waubun, MN 56589 Phone: 218-473-2145 v Fax: 218-473-2149 Open Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. * Structural Lumber and Treated Lumber * Siding, Windows and Doors * Countertops and Cabinets * New Carpet, Laminate, Flooring & Linoleum * Installation available! Please call for more information. * Contractors - bring in your prints for free estimates. * Appliances: Maytag, Amana & Magic Chef * Benjamin Moore Paint, Stain, & Varnish * Plumbing and Electrical Supplies * Nuts, Bolts & Fasteners * Washers, Dryers & Refrigerators * Water Heaters Contractor Discounts Available Great Prices on Laminate Flooring We Build Custom Sheds Check out our prices on treated lumber OFFICE SUPPLIES: CALL 218-473-2146 WE CAN ORDER A VARIETY OF ELECTRONICS Deadlines for the AT are strictly enforced! Anishinaabeg Today Awareness from Page 6 • Stalking • Emotional, physical, and sexual abuse Abuse can happen in person, online, or with cell phones. And it can happen in opposite-sex (straight) and same-sex relationships. Both boys and girls can be unhealthy or unsafe in a relationship. Sometimes, both partners act in unhealthy or unsafe ways. It’s important to talk to all kids about how to have respectful, healthy relationships. Who is at risk for dating violence? Dating violence can happen to anyone. Teens may be more at risk of being in unhealthy relationships if they: • Use alcohol or drugs • Are depressed • Hang out with friends who are violent • Have trouble controlling their anger • Struggle with learning in school • Have sex with more than one person • Have experienced violence at home or in the community What are the warning signs of dating violence? It’s common for teens to have mood swings or try out different behaviors. But sudden changes in your teen’s attitude or behavior could mean that something more serious is going on. If you are worried, talk to your teen to find out more. Watch for signs that your teen’s partner may be violent. If you’re teen is in a relationship with someone who uses violence, your teen may: • Avoid friends, family, and school activities • Make excuses for a partner’s behavior • Look uncomfortable or fearful around a partner • Lose interest in favorite activities • Get lower grades in school • Have unexplained injuries - bruises/scratches Watch for signs that your teen may be violent. Teens that use physical, emotional, or sexual violence to control their partners need help to stop. Start a conversation if you’re teen: • Is jealous and possessive • Blames other people for anything that goes wrong • Damages or ruins a partner’s things • Wants to control someone else’s decisions • Constantly texts or calls a partner • Posts embarrassing information about a partner on websites like Facebook (including sexual information or pictures) Help your teen stay healthy. Dating violence can have long-term effects for both partners – even after the relationship ends. By helping your teen develop the skills for healthy relationships, you can also help prevent the long-term effects of dating violence. Someone who has experienced dating violence may struggle with: • Depression • Low self-confidence • Eating disorders • Drug or alcohol abuse • Other violent relationships A partner who has been violent may experience: • Loss of respect from others • Suspension or expulsion from school • Loneliness • Trouble with the law Watch for signs of dating violence and help your teen stay healthy now and in the future.Talk with your kids to help them develop realistic and healthy expectations for relationships. Wednesday, February 4, 2015 Help your teen develop problem-solving skills. Help your teen think about healthy relationships by asking how he’d handle different situations. You might ask, “What would you do if: • ... you think your friend’s partner isn’t treating him right?” • ... your partner calls you to come over whenever you try to hang out with your friends?” • ... your friend yells at his girlfriend in front of everyone at a party?” It may help to use examples from TV shows, movies, or songs on the radio to start the conversation. Be sure to listen respectfully to your teen’s answer, even if you don’t agree. Then you can offer your opinion and explore other options together. Try these tips to start a conversation with your teen. Set rules for dating. As kids get older, they gain more independence and freedom. But teens still need parents to set boundaries and expectations for behavior. Here are some things to talk about with your teen: • Are friends allowed to come over when you aren’t home? • Can your son go on a date with someone you haven’t met? • How can your daughter reach you if she needs a ride home? Be a role model. You can teach your kids a lot by treating them and others with respect. As you talk with your teen about healthy relationships, think about your own behavior. Does it match the values you are talking about? Treating your kids with respect also helps you build stronger relationships with them. This can make it easier to communicate with your teen about important issues like staying safe. Talk to your kids about sex. Teens that have sex with more than one person are at higher risk of being in an unhealthy relationship. Talk with your children about your values and expectations around sex. Talk with your kids about tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. Alcohol and drugs don’t cause violence or unhealthy relationships – but they can make it harder to make smart choices. Talk to your kids about the dangers of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. If you are worried, talk to your teen. If you think your teen’s relationship might be violent, you can: • Write down the reasons you are worried. • Tell your teen why you are concerned. Point out specific things that don’t seem right to you. • Listen to your teen calmly, and thank her or him for opening up. For tips on how to talk with your kids about dating violence and healthy relationships, Text TTYK to 877877. (Text STOP to end. Data Rates may apply) If you or anyone you know is experiencing dating abuse you can contact the White Earth DOVE Program at 218-983-4656 “It's not our job to toughen our children up to face a cruel and heartless world. It's our job to raise children who will make the world a little less cruel and heartless.” -L.R. Knost 21 Aabitoose, Namebini-giizis (Suckerfish Moon) 4, 2015 White Earth Home Health Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Clinics Keenie’s Korner Winter Comfort Foods II Food Distribution (East of Mahnomen) Feb. 5 and 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. By Colleen Blattenbauer Hamburger Stroganoff Shooting Star Casino (Mahnomen) Feb. 9 and 23, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 2 cups water 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream 2 cups uncooked egg noddles 1/2 cup Basic Helper Seasoning Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce (optional) Directions 1. Brown ground beef, drain fat. 2. Add water, worcestershire sauce, Basic Helper Seasoning Mix, cornstarch, egg noddles and stir. 3. Bring mixture to boil, reduce heat and simmer coverered for 15-20 minutes. 4. Remove from heat and top with sour cream. Optional: Instead of pasta try using rice, which will take longer to cook or assorted vegetables like celery, green pepper, corn, peas or frozen mixed vegetables. Quick Lasagna Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 2 cups water 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 cups uncooked lasagna noddles, broken in pieces 1/2 cup Basic Helper Seasoning Mix 1 - 16 oz. can tomato sauce 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 2 cups mozzarella cheese Directions 1. Brown ground beef, drain fat. 2. Add water, tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, Basic Helper Seasoning Mix, corn starch and noodles. 3. Simmer for 15 minutes or until noodles are cooked. 4. Top with mozzarella cheese. Turn off heat and let cheese melt. Optional: Instead of pasta try using rice, which will take longer to cook or assorted vegetables like celery, green pepper, corn, peas or frozen mixed vegetables. Basic Helper Seasoning Mix Ingredients 1 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons dried parsley 1/2 cup dried onion 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 2/3 cups fat-free dried milk 3 1/2 tablespoons low sodium beef bouillon granules 1 teaspoon dried basil and 1 teaspoon thyme (optional) Directions Mix together and store in airtight container. USDA “SNAP” Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Colleen Blattenbauer - White Earth Nutrition Ed. 218-983-3286 Ext. 1395 E-mail: [email protected] Valley View Senior Apartments (Mahnomen) Feb. 9, 10 a.m. to noon Naytahwaush Sports Complex Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to noon Elbow Lake Center Feb. 20, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Rice Lake Center Feb. 23, 10 a.m. to noon Pine Point Elder’s Center Feb. 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m Congregate Housing (White Earth) Feb. 26, 10 a.m. to noon Child Birth Preparation Class In Memory Feb. 18, 5-9 p.m. - WE Home Health (Dialysis Wing) Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. - Shooting Star Casino March 25, 5-9 p.m. - WE Home Health (Dialysis Wing) March 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. - Shooting Star Casino April 22, 5-9 p.m. - WE Home Health (Dialysis Wing) April 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. - Shooting Star Casino Thank You The family of Robert Bonga would like to thank everyone for their help and support during our time of loss. We would especially like to thank Mike Swan for performing the ceremony, the drum group, the people that took care of the fire and wood, Toni Weaver’s program, the RTC for the paper products, everyone that brought food, cards, cash and flowers, everyone that helped in the kitchen and clean up afterwards. Thanks to anybody else that we forget to mention. All of your support and help was greatly appreciated. Family of Robert Bonga In loving Memory of Landa Jean Wichern May 6, 1989 – Feb. 20, 2009 I tell your girls stories about you. They still cry for you. Things are not the same without you. We all miss you. Six years ago we lost you. It’s six years closer to seeing you. Our Love Always, Mom, Dad and Your Girls Job Opportunity Caretaker Position: Giwanakimin Supportive Housing in Naytahwaush has an opening for an on-site caretaker position. Duties include light maintenance, cleaning, weeding, shoveling, etc and time-sensitive paperwork. For more information and an application please call D.W. Jones Management, Inc at 800-810-2853 Equal Opportunity Housing and Employer Anishinaabeg Today 22 Happy 12th Birthday to our Baby girl Shayla Potter Love always, your mom, dad Feb. 9th Happy “3rd” Birthday to our Angel Baby! Wednesday, February 4, 2015 Howah Ads “I love and miss all my kids and family. And can’t wait to see you all in April” Love, R EMINDER ! Howah Ads are $5 with a picture or $4 without. All payments must be made in advance. Robert Azure Sr. No exceptions Happy Birthdays Sweethearts! Happy “19th” Birthday Kristi Jo Yvonne, Denise, Carrie, Amy, Nathan, Sam, Heather, Delia Love, Ost Most Favoritest Auntie From Family and Friends Happy 14th Birthday Love You! Son Karen Jan. 29 Obituary Sandra J. “Joan” Benkowski Sandra J. “Joan” Benkowski (nee Ronning), age 73, of South Milwaukee, Wis., died Dec. 20, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Marlin “Butch” Benkowski. Loving mother of Marlin (the late Dawn), Jeffrey, Deborah Benkowski and Lisa (Jason) Blaskowski. Grandmother of Samantha, Koren, Shane, Rachel and Ryan. Great grandmother of Adrienne and Weston. Loving sister of Laverle, Liz and Joyce. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A memorial was held Dec. 26 at Max A. Sass & Sons South Shore Chapel in South Milwaukee. Interment: Private Arrangements: Max A. Sass & Sons South Shore Chapel Online: www.maxsass.com Niijii Radio Jerry Wackerfuss Minawaanigwad Dibishkaa Gichi-aya’aa Nisayenh 82 Bibon Oshki Zaagi’ Nishiime Niibowa Nawaj Position Description: Project/Volunteer Coordinator The volunteer and project coordinator will execute and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within the allowed budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. He/she will be responsible for coordinating and tracking a volunteer information and hours. Responsibilities: • Direct and manage legacy project development • Effectively communicate project progress and needs to team members in a timely and clear fashion • Identify and resolve issues/conflicts with project participants • Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones • Track project participation, progress and milestones • Deliver a monthly progress report to supervisor • Develop presentations for the board and other entities interested in Niijii's Legacy Projects • Define project success criteria and deliver them to the Niijii Team and report success • Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project participants. • Build, develop and grow business relationships vital to the success of Niijii Radio • Recruit volunteers and track volunteer hours Submit your resume to: [email protected] or drop it in the mail to KKWE Niijii Radio 607 Main Avenue, Callaway, MN 56521 by February 15, 2015. Happy 6th Birthday Hanna!!! (February 12th) Love you! Papa, Nana Terri, Lill Joe, Moma Melanie, Cente & all your family!!! WE Assembly of God Living Free Groups Now forming a Living Free small group beginning Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. at White Earth Assembly of God. For more information or to join our small group, please call 218-204-1573. Learn more about life-controlling problems and how to help those struggling EVERYONE is welcome Living free was designed to benefit those who want to become facilitators of support groups and those who simply want to better understand life-controlling problems and how they affect one’s walk with God. • Does your heart go out to people who can’t seem to break free from a damaging attitude, behavior, emotion, relationship, or substance? • Are you struggling with a particular issue or problem that hinders your walk with God? • Does someone you love have a life-controlling problem? • Would you like to become a small group facilitator where there is caring, accountability, and confidentiality? • If you can answer yes to any of these questions then Living Free is right for you. Aabitoose, Namebini-giizis (Suckerfish Moon) 4, 2015 Real Estate Classified Ads 23 Storage units for rent: 8’-12’ storage units for rent; cost is $100 for 3 months, or $40 per month. Location: 2 miles west of Mahnomen on Hwy 200, Fire # 1235. For more information call Dan at 218-261-0674. For Sale by Owner Wild rice for sale: 100% organic wood parched White Earth wild rice. Call 218-850-3516 for prices and shipping rates. USPS Flat Rate shipping. (Lower Rice Lake). Taxidermy: Call Dan Clark at Deep Woods Taxidermy at 218-983-4196 or his cell at 218-204-0565. $89,900 PRICED REDUCED!! Business for sale: Due to health reasons, Grant’s Doughnuts is for sale. Included doughnut machine, 16 ft. trailer, and motor home. Call 218-280-0723. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 2 car garage attached overlooking Roy Lake on +/- 2 acres of non-tribal land. Full basement with bath and two additional rooms that only need egress for a total of five bedrooms. $89,900 for the home with +/- 2 acres or purchase the home with adjoining 24.4 acres of beautifully wooded maples and huntable land for $129,900. Call or text Gerald at 218-261-0344. For sale: Two jingle dresses - $200, size 12 or 14 jingle shirt and shawl - $200, sweetgrass baskets - $18, star blankets - $125. Call John at 218-935-9209. Looking for Family Sollie Realty, Inc. (Fosston) We are looking for my husband’s birth parents and/or relatives. His adopted name is Richard Carlyle Quillen. He was born on or around May 23, 1957 in White Earth. He is a registered member of the White Earth Nation. We found a picture of him as a child with the name Daryl Smith on the back. He remembers living in a few different foster homes around the Detroit Lakes/Frazee area. One was a farm and the other a house by a golf course. He was adopted by Lemuel and Elizabeth Quillin in 1965 at the Cass Lake Courthouse in Walker. His name was changed - he thinks his first name was Richard. His birth certificate lists his adoptive parents only. We just stated our search about a year ago and have run mostly into dead ends. He contacted a person in the MCT who told him the adoption was closed and sealed. They said the only information they could give him was his name Daryl Smith and his birth mother’s name - Edith Chamberline (spelling?). Any assistance or ideas are very welcome. Please contact Richard at 218-851-2664 or Melanie at 218-839-7537. For Sale: Mobile home with large addition for a total of 1,258 sq. ft., plus small guest house 8’x16’, 2 small storage sheds 12’x16’ and 8’x12’. Has newer well and septic, all located just off paved road. Located on tribal land. Priced right at $45,000. Sollie Realty, Inc., Fosston, MN 56542. Phone 218-435-1525. Counselor Realty of DL 1613 3RD Street Waubun: MLS #22-56412. Nice home offering 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on very large private lot with garden site and nice trees and deck in back. There is also a detached garage and garden shed. Seller Motivated! $50,000. Call Eric Lundmark with Counselor Realty 218 849-0383. Umbaywesinin Reztaurant Dine In or Carry Out 218-983-3550 Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: Closed Located across the street from the old Circle of Life School in White Earth Owners: Jeff and Kat Thompson Thank You The Circle of Life Academy wishes to acknowledge our School Board Chairman, George “Porgie” Auginaush for his dedication and knowledge that he shared with our staff and students. George served on our school board for over 25 years, we will miss his smile, his words of wisdom and his knowledge of our Anishinaabe history and customs and beliefs, Miigwech…. From: Circle of Life Academy Staff and Students Thank You The White Earth DOVE Program would like to thank Perry and Leah Rynders of Hudson, Wis., for their generous donation to our program! 24 Anishinaabeg Today Meet Kimberly Blaeser White Earth enrollee is Wisconsin’s new poet laureate By Chuck Quirmbach Wisconsin Public Radio Wisconsin's next poet laureate hopes to hear more poems in public places, saying that poetry “has a spiritual role to play” in our lives. Kimberly Blaeser lives in Burlington, and is an English professor at the University of WisconsinMilwaukee. She’s also a member of the White Earth Nation in Minnesota, which is where she grew up. Blaeser said her Native American background has influenced her writing. “I felt like in some ways I was compelled to write about family stories, community stories, to kind of challenge some of the representations of native people, some of the historical accounts,” said Blaeser. “And so there was in that was a certain element of resistance writing and maybe also something that had to do with my own personal survival and finding balance in the world.” One of Blaeser’s poems about her Native cul- Blaeser is a published author Blaeser’s three published poetry collections have earned critical acclaim for their ability to refresh our vision of the world we live in. Of her 2002 collection Absentee Indians and Other Poems, poet and musician Joy Harjo writes “These poems are small sure lights in the darkness—poems to lead us home.” And, “this is a gorgeous book,” says author and filmmaker Sherman Alexie of Blaeser’s 2007 collection, Apprenticed to Justice. Her work is widely anthologized, and has been translated into several languages, including Spanish, Norwegian, Indonesian, and Anishinaabemowin. Blaeser has performed her poetry around the globe, having given readings of creative work at over two hundred different venues in a dozen different countries, including performances at the Borobudur Temple in Indonesia and in a Fire-Ceremony at the Borderlands Museum Grounds in arctic Norway. Blaeser is active in service to literature, the arts, and social justice. She currently serves on the editorial board for the American Indian Lives series of the University of Nebraska Press, and for the Native American Series of Michigan State University Press. She has served on the advisory board for the Sequoyah Research Center and Native American Press Archives, on the Poetry Fellowship Panel for the National Endowment of the Arts, and has been a member of the Native American Alumni Board for the University of Notre Dame. Most recently, Blaeser initiated the Milwaukee Native American Literary Cooperative, which helped to bring 75 Native American writers to Milwaukee for the 20th Anniversary Returning the Gift Festival of Native Writers and Storytellers in 2012 and continues to sponsor events each year. Wednesday, February 4, 2015 National Women's Heart Day is February 17 Program offering free heart screenings By Cyndy Rastedt White Earth Home Health - Public Health Services According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood institute, heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States, claiming the lives of one out of every three women. In the United States, twice as many women die from heart disease than from all forms of cancer combined. It is also the leading cause of death among American Indian women. The American Heart Association has designated February as National Heart Month. One day has been specially set aside to raise awareness of the problem of heart disease among women; this is National Women’s Heart Day on Feb. 17. White Earth Home Health - Public Health Services will be offering free “Heart-Healthy” screenings for women on Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the White Earth Home Health Clinic (by the Dialysis unit). John Fisher Photography White Earth enrollee Kimberly Blaeser is Wisconsin’s new poet laureate. ture, “Family Tree,” centers on her father, mother, grandparents, uncles and aunts. Blaeser also writes about centuries-old Native traditions, like harvesting wild rice. Now that Blaeser’s been chosen as Wisconsin’s next poet laureate, she hopes to make poems memorable for more people. The position doesn’t pay much, but it allows her to travel the state for two years as a poetry ambassador. She said poetry has work to do. “Audre Lorde said, ‘Poetry is not a luxury.’ And I think poetry's important in helping us balance ourself in the world. It has a spiritual role to play. It can serve us in many ways,” said Blaeser. Blaeser said poetry seems to have a bad reputation with many people, and that some are afraid of it. In addition to supporting poetry slams and the Poetry Out Loud program in schools, Blaeser would like to bring poetry to more public places. “In fact, one of my little plots is to use it for kind of a ‘recitation challenge,’” said Blaeser. “I’m thinking probably April, Poetry Month … to try to get people to recite poetry by heart. Sort of like the ‘Ice Bucket Challenge,’” said Blaeser Blaeser also hopes to do monthly radio interviews with Wisconsin poets and edit an updated Wisconsin poets anthology. • • • • Woman’s Heart-Healthy screenings will include: Risk assessment questionnaire Blood pressure check Finger prick & non-fasting blood tests On-the-spot screening results given by a nurse The best way to avoid a heart attack is prevention. Many of the major risk factors for heart disease can be controlled, including high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, obesity and overweight, physical inactivity, and smoking. Other risk factors include diabetes, family history of heart disease, and age. By getting regular checkups, increasing activity to 30 minutes several times per week, losing weight, quitting smoking, eating a heart-healthy diet, managing stress and controlling disease such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes women can reduce, if not eliminate, their risks for heart attacks. There will be Heart-Healthy snacks and prizes! Hope to see you there. If you have any questions please call White Earth Home Health at 218-983-3286.